HGV and LCV Vehicle Technicians

Royal Mail Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,906 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Pension scheme

Training plan

Discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is recruiting a Level 3 qualified mechanic for Manchester Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime.

The role is full time at 39.5 hours per week on a three week rotating shift pattern, with 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays 06:00 – 14:30.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 3 mechanic on light or heavy vehicles.
• Experience with a wide range of vehicle makes and models.
• You hold a valid UK driving licence and are able to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance using your own toolkit and shared workshop tools.
• Utilise available specialist tooling in a modern workshop environment.

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance & repair

Inspection

Education

Level 3 qualification in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Tools

Own toolkit

Job description

Job reference: 341011

Location: Manchester workshop, 77 Oldham Road, M4 5AA.

We’re recruiting a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Manchester Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime.

Working Hours

Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) – three week rotating shift pattern; week 1 and 2: 06:00 – 14:30, week 3: 13:30 – 22:00.

Required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays 06:00 – 14:30 (with weekday days off).

Benefits

• Salary: £40,906 per annum plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working 13:30 – 22:00.
• Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and Sunday (£107.33 per shift) per attendance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 of light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

• Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You have 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 the job effective.
• Flexible to service demands: You are able to work on a flexible shift rota and are willing to support your team where necessary.