IMI Level 3 Vehicle Technician - Nights

Royal Mail Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking an experienced IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for their Warrington workshop. The role involves maintaining a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including HGVs. Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with various vehicles and must be flexible with shift patterns. Competitive salary potential up to £60k including allowances and benefits such as a welcome bonus and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of £39,715 plus night shift allowance

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday

Matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Vehicle Technician, particularly on HGVs.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence, preferably HGV with trailer.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Utilize personal toolkit for repairs and maintenance of heavy goods vehicles.
• Access modern equipment and tooling in the workshop.

Skills

Qualified mechanic (IMI Level 3)

Experience with HGVs

Flexibility for shift work

High working standards

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit for repairs

Job description

Job reference: 326144

Location: North West Hub Workshop, Omega Park, Warrington, WA5 3UY

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 mechanic at North West Hub Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including allowances and overtime.

Working Hours

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Permanent night shift working 21:30 - 06:00 5 nights Monday to Friday.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 plus a night shift allowance of £131.38 per week.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) paid weekly as the night shift finishes Saturday morning.
• 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 made in instalments and 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair heavy goods vehicles.
• 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 HGV. As this is a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) workshop, we are seeking Technicians with prior experience working on HGVs.
• 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?

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Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we'll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.