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Royal Mail; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Shift allowance

Weekend supplement

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Training & development plan

PPE provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail in Hemel Hempstead is recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified vehicle technician on a permanent contract. You will inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair a range of vehicles, using your own toolkit and available specialist tooling in a modern workshop.

You may earn up to £60k per annum with overtime, plus shift allowances and a weekend supplement. A structured training plan, pension and PDP opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 qualification in light or heavy vehicles.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Proven experience as a vehicle technician on diverse fleets.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair on a range of vehicles and trailers.
• Use your own toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Utilise workshop tooling and shared equipment in a modern, fully equipped workshop.

Skills

IMI Level 3

UK driving licence

Vehicle technician experience

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Tools

Own toolkit

Specialist tooling

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 329673

Location: HemelHempstead Workshop

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 Hemel HempsteadWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time

• 14:30, week 2: 13:30
• 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30
• 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 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.
• 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.

• 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,
• 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.

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.