Heavy Vehicle Technician - Level 2 (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet operator in the UK is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technician (Level 2) for its workshop in Swindon. You will enjoy a competitive salary with opportunities for overtime, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work with a diverse fleet of vehicles. This role demands skills in vehicle diagnostics and repair, promising a dynamic work environment with further development opportunities.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE and clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified as a mechanic, IMI Level 2 or equivalent.
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience on LCV/HGV.
• Full UK driving license, preferably with HGV experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance on various vehicles.
• Undertake repairs using personal toolkit and workshop equipment.
• Work full time in a rotating shift pattern.

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Inspection

Education

IMI Level 2 Qualification

Tools

Personal Toolkit

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Heavy Vehicle Technician - Level 2 (Hiring Immediately), Swindon

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Client:

Royal Mail Group

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 SwindonWorkshop on a Permanentcontract, 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: £34,000 plus a shift allowance of £84.06per week when working the 12:30 - 21:00 shift.
•Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£40 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.
•The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of 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/