IMI Level 3 Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Crick; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK fleet operator is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for their workshop in Crick. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary up to £70,000 including overtime and shift allowances. Candidates must have proven experience with various vehicle types and hold a valid UK driving license. The role involves inspections, diagnostics, and repair of the fleet's diverse vehicles. Additional perks include career development opportunities, a comprehensive pension scheme, and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent).
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Valid full manual UK driving license, preferably with HGV experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair on various vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

High working standards

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 qualification

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Job reference: 327361

Location: CrickWorkshop

Overview

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.

Position

We're recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at CrickWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week.

Rotating 3 week shift pattern; example rotation week 1: working between 06:00 - 14:30 Tuesday - Saturday, week 2: working between 13:00 - 21:30 Monday to Friday week 3: working between 06:00 - 14:30 Sunday to Thursday.

Permanent night shift also available - shift pattern; Monday to Thursday 21:30 to 06:00 and Friday 18:30 to 24:00. When scheduled to work Saturday the hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 20:30 to 06:00 | Friday start at 19:00 finish Saturday at 06:00) Saturday working will be on a rota 1 in 3 weeks. Night shift allowance is £126.08 per week plus £40 for Saturday morning finish

What's in it for you?

Salary: £39,715 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30 shift and £131.38 Night allowance for the permanent nights.

Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) and 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.

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 light / 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 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 license: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience for Heavy Technicians.
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?

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