Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Bletchley is recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for their Milton Keynes Workshop. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs across a range of vehicles, primarily in a full-time capacity with a rotating shift pattern. Attractive salary of £39,715 plus benefits and a welcome bonus is available. Join our team and contribute to maintaining a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including electric options.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Supplied PPE and clothing

Exclusive shopping discounts

Modernizing fleet opportunities

Qualifications

• Full qualification in vehicle mechanics required.
• Experience with a variety of vehicle types necessary.
• Must hold a valid UK manual driving licence, HGV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Varied vehicle experience

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Company Culture

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 us. Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we're passionate about our people representing the communities we serve. If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we're proud to be forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

Job Details

We're recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Milton Keynes Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 13:30 - 22:00). Saturday working: 1 in 3 weeks with a day off in the week.

Salary: £39,715 per annum 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

A bit about you