Heavy Vehicle Technician Level 2

Royal Mail; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in the UK is seeking an IMI Level 2 qualified mechanic for its Swindon Workshop. This full-time role includes performing inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of vehicles. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45k, inclusive of overtime, along with extensive benefits such as training, pension schemes, and a chance to work with one of the UK's largest fleets. Join a trusted brand and apply to make a significant impact in mechanical services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual holiday allowance

Company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with relevant certification.
• Proven experience working on a variety of vehicles, including LCV/HGV.
• Holds a valid manual UK driving licence, preferably with HGV.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Undertake routine maintenance and repairs using standard toolkit.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

Ability to work on flexible shift rota

High working standards

Education

IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Tools

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: 325596
Location: Swindon 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 2 qualified mechanic at Swindon Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45k including overtime.

Working Hours

Full time – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00–14:24, week 2: 12:30–21:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £35,428 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 12:30–21:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£41.68 per shift).
• 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.

A bit about the role

• 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: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle 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, for example LCV / HGV.
• 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 and are always willing to support your team where necessary.

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

Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building 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 your interview questions in advance so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/