IMI Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Heavy Mechanic for its Glasgow Workshop. You will maintain a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, ensuring high standards of repair and maintenance. Candidates must have an IMI Level 3 qualification in Heavy vehicles and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £57k per annum with various employee perks including a welcome bonus and comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

PPE and clothing provided

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle).
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Experience working on a variety of makes and models.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance of heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and equipment in fully equipped workshops.

Skills

IMI Level 3 qualification

Proven Vehicle Technician experience

Flexibility to service demands

High working standards

Valid UK driving licence

Education

IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 327275

Location: Glasgow 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 an IMI Level 3 qualified Heavy mechanic at Glasgow Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £57k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week, working 5 days over 7. (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 10:00 - 18:30 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00).

Weekend working will be required on rotational basis once every 3 weeks. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£52.10 per attendance) and Sunday (£104.20 per attendance).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) and/or Sunday (£104.20 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 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.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
• * Payments are subject to terms and conditions.

* 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.

You'll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.

You'll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles.

You'll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

Qualified mechanic: you're fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in 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.

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.

Interested? Click Apply Now to make sure you don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

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