Mechanic

UPS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mechanic to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse fleet, including light vans and alternative fuel vehicles. You'll receive industry-leading training, including electric vehicle training and opportunities for career advancement. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and support, ensuring that your skills are nurtured and developed. With competitive pay, a shift premium, and various benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Holiday Pay

Life Assurance

Discounts at Major Retailers

General Tool Allowance

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle mechanics and maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team and achieve maintenance targets.

Responsibilities

• Keep vehicles on the road by performing repairs and maintenance.
• Carry out regular maintenance inspections and complete records.
• Work alternative shift patterns and handle a variety of repairs.

Skills

Initiative

Planning Skills

Flexible Approach

Enthusiastic Approach

Full UK Driving Licence

City & Guilds in Vehicle Mechanics

C1, 7.5-tonne License

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics

Job description

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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!

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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

  Truck Transportation

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