Heavy Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royalmailgroup; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is seeking a qualified mechanic at their Swindon Workshop to maintain a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles. The role includes diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs while working in a fully equipped environment. Applicants must have an IMI Level 2 qualification, a valid UK driving licence, and a commitment to high working standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with IMI Level 2 or equivalent.
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience with LCV/HGV.
• Full manual UK driving licence, ideally HGV with trailer.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance on light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tools and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Repair

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 2 qualification

Job description

Job reference: 325596

Location: Swindon Workshop

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 2 qualified mechanic at Swindon Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Working Earlies and Lates, successful candidates will remain on their current hours therefore salary will be confirmed at offer stage.

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 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. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.

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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.