Heavy Vehicle Technician - Nights

Royal Mail Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Bristol is seeking a Level 3 qualified mechanic for a workshop role on a permanent contract. Join a diverse and modern fleet operation with a salary starting at £39,715 plus allowances, and enjoy comprehensive benefits including matched pension, holiday pay, and additional training. The position offers flexible shift patterns and an opportunity to work with a range of vehicles, contributing to innovative fleet maintenance. Competitive salary potential up to £60k with overtime.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company-matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE and uniform provided

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Opportunity to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with advanced certification.
• Proven technician experience on light and heavy vehicles.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Undertake routine maintenance on light and heavy-goods vehicles.
• Use specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Varied vehicle experience

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Job reference: 333390

Location: Bristol 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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Bristol Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50‑60k including overtime.

Salary: £39,715 per annum plus a night shift allowance of £571.27 per month. A Saturday attendance supplement of £52.10 is paid every third week.

Working Hours: Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). The role operates on a rotating three‑week shift pattern:

• Week 1 – Monday to Thursday: 21:00‑06:00, Friday: 20:30‑midnight
• Week 2 – Monday to Thursday: 21:00‑06:00, Friday: 20:30‑midnight
• Week 3 – Monday to Thursday: 21:30‑06:00, Friday: 22:30‑06:00 (finishing Saturday morning)

Working hours may change over time as operational needs develop, so we’re looking for someone who can be flexible when required.

What’s in it for you?

• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift)
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more
• Excellent company‑matched pension scheme and financial benefits
• 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 your family
• 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 fleet 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.

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair on light and heavy‑goods vehicles
• Access 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 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent) with your own toolkit for standard repairs
• Varied vehicle experience: proven vehicle technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g., HGV
• Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience
• High working standards: pride in your work and commitment to effective job completion
• Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and support your team when necessary

Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners, and are proud to be Forces family‑friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.