Heavy Vehicle Technician - Nights

Royal Mail; Warrington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Welcome bonus

Pension scheme

Training program

PPE provided

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join the North West Hub Workshop. You will diagnose, inspect, maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles in a large fleet, including LCVs and HGVs, in a modern workshop environment. A Level 3 qualification and own toolkit are expected, with a flexible shift pattern and full UK driving licence.

The role offers a competitive package with night shift pay, pension and progression opportunities within a well-known UK brand.

Qualifications

• Advanced level mechanic with own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Experience on a wide range of vehicles, including light and heavy classes.
• Ability to work in a modern workshop and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles.
• Work in a modern workshop using specialist tooling and your own tools.
• Contribute to the fleet maintenance and quality standards.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Vehicle Technician

LCV/HGV experience

Valid UK driving licence

Flexible shift availability

Education

Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Location: North West Hub WorkshopSalary: Up to £70k, including overtime.Are you a Level 3 qualified mechanic 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.Contact: PermanentWorking Hours: Full time

• 39.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 21:30
• 06:00)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 plus a night shift allowance of £131.38 per week.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) is applicable.
• You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.*
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to buy 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.
• Payments is subject to terms and conditions. A bit about the roleWith 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 work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, using both specialist tooling and your own tools for maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.

Training & Progression

We actively invest in technicians who want to grow:

• MOT & Inspection standards
• LOLER certification
• Advanced vehicle diagnostics

Plus, progression opportunities into Supervisory and Management roles is available.

LCV-HGV training program. Royal Mail maintains a range of vans/trucks and trailers and we welcome applications from those willing to develop their skills. If your working background is mainly in the light vehicle sector we will provide inhouse and external training to help develop your career in the HGV industry. (remove if not applicable)

A bit about you

• Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (Level 3 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: 344041