Heavy Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development plan

PPE provided

Discounts for shopping

Job summary

Royal Mail Swindon Workshop is seeking a Level 2 qualified mechanic to join a large, diverse fleet workshop on a permanent basis. You will participate in maintaining vans, LCVs and heavy vehicles, with a focus on inspections, diagnostics and repairs.

You will use your own toolkit and access specialist workshop equipment in a modern facility. Shifts are 39.5 hours per week with a 1 in 3 Saturday duty, plus a pension, holidays and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with IMI Level 2 or equivalent.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• UK manual driving licence is required.
• Willing to work a flexible shift pattern and Saturdays on a 1-in-3 rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance using personal toolkit and shared workshop tooling.
• Work within a modern, fully equipped workshop environment.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety.

Skills

Own toolkit

Experience on LCV/HGV

Flexible to shift rota

Valid UK driving licence

Education

IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Job description

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 Level 2 qualified mechanic atSwindonWorkshop on a Permanentcontract, with the potential to earn up to £45,000 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: £36,491 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 12:30 - 21:00 shift.
Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) is applicable.
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.

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.

Job reference: 345689