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Mechanic

UPS

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 43,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

UPS, a leader in logistics, is seeking a Mechanic to ensure vehicles remain operational. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training including electric vehicle technology, and numerous employee benefits, all while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion within a large, innovative organization.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Holiday pay

Life assurance

Discounts at major retailers

Industry-leading training

Promotion from within policy

General tool allowance of £30 per month

Referral scheme bonus of £1000

Qualifications

Full UK driving licence required.
C1, 7.5-tonne license is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of vehicles.
Carry out regular maintenance inspections.
Work alternative shift patterns.

Skills

Initiative

Planning skills

Flexible approach

Enthusiastic approach

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description

Job Summary

Join us as a mechanic and help us deliver what matters by keeping our vehicles on the roads. The size and diversity of our fleet means you'll have the opportunity to develop and expand your mechanical skills — help repair and maintain light vans, tractor and trailer units and our growing alternative fuel fleet. If you're a car mechanic, we'll offer training so you can learn how to repair HGVs, too.

Your Benefits

A competitive basic salary of £37,315 plus a shift premium (£4.49 per hour between 8pm-6am) and overtime at time and a half.
A company pension scheme, holiday pay, life assurance, discounts at major retailers (including Apple and cinemas) and attractions (including Alton Towers and The London Eye), plus many more benefits
Industry-leading training, including electric vehicle training, HGC licence upgrade programme and workshop manager qualification
Opportunities to progress with our 'promotion from within' policy
General tool allowance of £30 per month gross
Avail of our referral scheme and earn £1000 when you recommend other mechanics to UPS and they remain with us for six months

Your Tasks

Work alternative shift patterns of 07:00 am to 15:30 and 15:00 to 23:30 (Monday to Friday)
Keep our iconic vehicles on the road by expertly handling a variety of repairs and maintenance on our large fleet
Carry out regular maintenance inspections, complete online records and control stock
Work with your fellow mechanics to achieve maintenance targets quickly, safely and reliably

Your Skills

Initiative, planning skills and a flexible, enthusiastic approach
Full UK driving licence
City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics
A C1, 7.5-tonne license would be a bonus but isn't essential

Is this the challenge you've been waiting for? Apply now!

Our love of logistics is fueled by our passion for people. That's why we're committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality across UPS — from the application process to our everyday workplace culture.

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Automotive

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