Technician

Royal Mail; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Weekend shift supplement

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Training and development plan

PPE provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail in Leicester is seeking a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician to join our workshop on a permanent contract. You will work a 39.5-hour week on a rotating shift pattern, with a requirement to work 1 in 3 Saturdays, and have the chance to earn up to £60k including overtime.

You’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair a variety of vehicles, trailers and equipment using your own toolbox and our modern workshop tooling. A strong focus on quality and flexible shift coverage is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic to Level 3 or equivalent in Light or Heavy vehicle.
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience on a wide range of vehicles (LCV/HGV).
• Own toolkit for standard repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own toolkit for routine maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tooling proficiency

HGV experience

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Job description

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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Leicester Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime.

Working Hours

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; weeks 1 & 2: 06:00 - 14:30, week 3: 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: £40,906 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working 13:30 - 22:00.
• Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) per attendance.
• 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.

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 (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 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.