Technician

Royal Mail; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Training plan

PPE provided

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician at Walton-on-Thames Workshop on a permanent contract. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles, trailers and equipment, using your own toolkit and workshop tooling.

You will work 39.5 hours per week on a rotating shift, with overtime contributing to earnings up to £55,000 per annum. A full UK driving licence (ideally HGV with trailer) is required, along with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 qualification in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Full UK driving licence (manual), ideally HGV license with trailer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair of light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

Own toolkit

Flexible shift availability

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 mechanic qualification (Light/Heavy)

Job description

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.

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.

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 Walton On Thames Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50,000.

£55,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 39.5 hours per week, rotating shift pattern. Week 1 06:00 - 14:24 and Week 2 09:36 - 18:00

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £45,675 per annum plus overtime potential.
• 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.