Mechanic

TieTalent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global package delivery company seeks a Workshop Foreman for their Southampton facility. The position involves overseeing the Automotive shop, ensuring fleet maintenance, and working within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess a City and Guilds qualification in vehicle mechanics and experience with commercial vehicles, alongside a commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Full industry-leading training

General Tool Allowance

Holiday pay

Discounts at major retailers

HGV License Upgrade Programme

Opportunity for promotion

Qualifications

• Experience working with commercial vehicles including LGVs.
• Full UK driving license held for at least 2 years.
• An LGV Class 1 license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Automotive shop.
• Ensure vehicle safety and compliance with legislation.
• Conduct maintenance inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

City and Guilds 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.

About

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.

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

Workshop Foreman - Southampton

When you’re one of the world’s largest package delivery companies, it takes great teamwork to keep things running behind the scenes. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, experienced mechanic to join our team as the Mech 3 (Foreman) in the Automotive facility at UPS Southampton. In this role you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Automotive shop, ensuring that the Package fleets are maintained to a high standard. Following our proven maintenance methods and practices you will work with the team to ensure our vehicles are safe and compliant to all legislation.

What You’ll Get

• A competitive basic salary of £40,269, additional shift premium (£4.84 per hour between 8pm-6am)
• Company pension scheme & life assurance
• Full, industry-leading training (including Electric Vehicle training)
• General Tool Allowance (£30 per month gross)
• Clean working environment and full PPE supplied
• Holiday pay
• Discounts at a range of major retailers, cinemas and attractions and many more benefits
• HGV License Upgrade Programme
• A ‘promotion from within policy’ that means you can go as far as your talent will take you – pathway into career opportunities with additional training provide
• Opportunity to complete a Workshop Manager Qualification whilst in employment subject to availability
• Opportunity to avail of the Company employee referral scheme by recommending other Mechanics to UPS - £1,000 per candidate hired (£500 upon commencing employment & £500 after month 6)
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Work flexible shift patterns weekdays
• Expertly handle a variety of repairs and maintenance work on a large fleet
• Carry out regular maintenance inspections, complete online records and stock control
• Work as part of a team with a focus on quality to achieve reliability and maintenance targets
  
  

What You’ll Need

• City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics
• Experience of working with commercial vehicles including LGV’s
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Able to work on own initiative and priorities accordingly
• Full UK driving license held for at least 2 years
• An LGV Class 1 license would be an advantage but is not essential
• Flexible, friendly and enthusiastic attitude
• Initiative and energy
  
  

UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Employee Type

Permanent

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

• Southampton, England
  
  

Work experience

• Electronics Engineering
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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