Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mail delivery service in Bridgwater is recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic on a permanent contract. The role involves performing inspections, diagnostic maintenance, and repairs on various vehicles in a workshop environment. Competitive salary of £39,715 per annum, 22.5 days of annual holiday, and various benefits including a company matched pension scheme. Applicants should have vehicle technician experience and a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Award for Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent).
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on various vehicles.
• Holding a full manual UK driving licence.
• Maintaining high working standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance on a range of vehicles.
• Use personal tools for repairs on light goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in workshops.

Skills

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Proven Vehicle Technician experience

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Tools

Personal toolkit for standard repairs

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: 333261

Location: Bridgwater Workshop, Showground Road, TA6 6AJ

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.

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Bridgwater Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Working Hours: Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Working Monday to Friday with a rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00‑14:24, week 2: 07:36‑16:00. Saturday working is not required at this workshop.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 per annum
• 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.

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 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
• Valid UK driving licence: 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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

Our Commitment

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. 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.

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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/