Heavy Vehicle Technician - Nights

Royal Mail; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking experienced Vehicle Technicians in Peterborough to maintain a large fleet. The role requires advanced qualifications and experience with various vehicles, including HGVs. Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive salary package up to £60k, including night shift allowances and paid holidays. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development in a modern workshop environment.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday

Competitive company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Modern workshop facilities

PPE and clothing provided

Annual training plan

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified at advanced level in vehicle maintenance.
• Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles like HGV.
• Full manual driving licence required, LGV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repair of vehicles.
• Work as part of a team to maintain vehicle operation.
• Utilize specialist tooling for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance and repair

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driving skills (LGV)

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, maintaining our vehicles is a real team effort. There couldn't be a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

We are looking for professional vehicle technicians to perform a full range of inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment operated by Royal Mail Group. As a team player who takes real pride in their work, you will be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done effectively.

As an experienced technician you will have your own personal toolkit equipped to undertake routine maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Specialist tooling and equipment will be provided for common use by everyone within the workshop. Successful candidates must be fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification) and have proven experience (via CV) of working on a wide range of vehicles such as HGV. We also require a full manual driving licence (LGV preferred with trailer experience).

We are recruiting Heavy Vehicle Technicians at Peterborough 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 and a Saturday attendance supplement of £52.10 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)

Benefits include:

• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) on entry, with the option to purchase more, rising with service
• A competitive company pension scheme
• A great opportunity to develop your career working for the largest fleet operator in the UK
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment
• PPE and image clothing (including overalls and steel‑toe capped boots) supplied
• Annual training and development plan provided
• Development and progression opportunities into management structure