HGV Trailer Technician / Mechanic (Level 3) - Training Provided

Royal Mail Group; Crick; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Leave entitlements

PPE & uniform

Training & development

Discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail Fleet in Crick/Coventry is hiring skilled trailer and HGV technicians for a brand-new 16-bay trailer workshop at the Midlands Super Hub. The role starts at Crick and will move to the Midlands site by late 2026, with full training and clear progression opportunities.

Total earnings £60,624 per year (£40,906 basic salary, £15,450 workshop allowance, £2,736 weekend and £1,532 late shift), with overtime.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic (heavy vehicle maintenance) or equivalent.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance or trailer work.
• Interest in DDT/HGV progression.
• Full manual UK driving licence (C1, C+E desirable).

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair trailers (including DDTs), HGVs and LCVs.
• PMIs, vehicle inspections, diagnostics & fault-finding.
• Work in a modern workshop with specialist tooling and your own tools.
• Keep one of the UK's largest fleets operational.

Skills

IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic

Experience in vehicle maintenance

Interest in DDT/HGV progression

Full UK manual driving licence

Tools

Workshop tooling

Job description

Location: Crick, Northampton, NN6 7GZ Salary: £60,624 per annum guaranteed earnings(£40,906 basic salary plus shift and workshop allowances), with additional overtime opportunities

Are you a Level 3 Vehicle Technician, HGV Mechanic, or Trailer Technician looking to upskill or specialise in Double Decker Trailers?

Whether you're an experienced Trailer or Double Decker Trailer (DDT) technician, or a Level 3 qualified heavy vehicle technician looking to develop your skills, this is your opportunity to take your career further with Royal Mail Fleet - one of the UK's largest, greenest, and most recognisable fleet operators.

We're opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art 16-bay trailer workshop at our Midlands Super Hub, and we're looking for skilled technicians who want more from their career, with full training, progression opportunities, and long-term stability.

Location: The role will initially be based at our Crick / Coventry workshop (additional travel expenses will be covered), before moving to the Midlands Super Hub by late 2026.

What you'll earn

• £40,906 basic salary
• £15,450 Defined Workshop allowance
• £2,736 Weekend Allowance (based on 1 in 3 weekends)
• £1,532 Late Shift Allowance (based on 1 in 3 weeks)

Total earnings: £60,624 per annum

Overtime and shift allowances

• Overtime at £27.79 per hour (£29.78 per hour on bank holidays)
• Weekend bonus supplement of £53.66 per Saturday shift and £107.33 per Sunday shift
• Late shift attendance allowance £90.21 per week (1 in 3 weeks)

Shift pattern

39.5 hours per week on a 3-week rotating shift pattern:

• Week 1 - Early: 06:00-14:30 (Mon-Fri)
• Week 2 - Mids & Weekend: x3 days Mon-Fri 09:30-18:00, plus Saturday & Sunday 06:00-14:30 (with 2 days off mid-week)
• Week 3 - Late: 13:30-22:00 (Mon-Fri)

What you'll be doing

• Service, maintain and repair trailers (including DDTs), HGVs and LCVs
• Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), vehicle inspections, diagnostics & fault-finding
• Work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, using both specialist tooling and your own tools for maintenance
• Play a key role in keeping one of the UK's largest fleets operational

Training & Progression

We actively invest in technicians who want to grow:

• Double Decker Trailer (DDT) training
• MOT & Inspection standards
• LOLER certification
• Advanced vehicle diagnostics
• Electric HGV maintenance training

Plus, progression opportunities into supervisory and management roles are available.

Benefits

• 22.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
• Option to buy extra leave days
• Excellent company-matched pension scheme
• Variety of voluntary benefits and company discounts
• Full PPE & uniform provided (including overalls and steel toe capped boots)
• Modern workshop environment
• Ongoing training & development

Who we're looking for

• IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic (heavy vehicle maintenance) or equivalent recognised vehicle maintenance qualification
• Experience in vehicle maintenance or trailer work
• Interest in DDT / HGV progression (if not already qualified)
• Full manual UK driving licence (C1, C+E desirable, not essential)
• Flexible to service demands and able to work on a shift rota
• Team player with pride in workmanship

Looking to develop your career as a HGV or Trailer Technician? Join Royal Mail Fleet and develop your skills in HGV trailer and Double Decker Trailer maintenance, with specialist training and long-term career progression.

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