Heavy Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Preston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified Heavy Mechanic in Preston on a permanent contract, offering up to £70k per annum including overtime. The role includes performing inspections and repairs on a range of mechanical equipment and vehicles. Applicants should have their own toolkit and a valid UK driving license. The company provides a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme, annual training, and various employee benefits, making it a standout opportunity in the industry.

Benefits

£39,715 annual salary plus shift allowances

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified as a heavy vehicle mechanic with own toolkit.
• Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Full manual UK driving licence, preferably with HGV licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repair procedures on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance of light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling in fully equipped workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic (IMI Level 3)

Flexible to service demands

Varied vehicle experience

High working standards

Valid UK driving licence

Education

IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent

Tools

Own personal toolkit

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 329825
Location: Preston Workshop

Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified Heavy mechanic at Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k per annum including overtime (shift depending).

Working Hours

Full time

• 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 – 14:30, week 2: 06:00 – 14:30, and week 3: 13:00 – 21:30). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays (with two days off in the week).
• We also have a permanent Night Shift Available.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:00–21:30 shift. The Night shift attracts a weekly shift allowance of £131.38.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) or Sunday (£104.20 per shift) is applicable.
• You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*.
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
• An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
• The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
• PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel‑toe capped boots).
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
• Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.

A bit about the role

With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

• You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
• You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

• Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.