Vehicle Technician

Royalmailgroup; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Chester Workshop, where you'll maintain a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles. This permanent role offers the chance to work with modern tools and a supportive team, ensuring high standards and flexibility in service demands.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience working on a range of vehicles (LCV/HGV).
• Valid UK driving licence, preferably with HGV and trailer experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Job reference: 324403

Location: Chester 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 Chester Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Working Earlies and Lates, successful candidates will remain on their current hours; therefore, salary will be confirmed at the offer stage.

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, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• You’ll use your personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repairs on light/heavy goods vehicles.
• You’ll 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 have your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g., LCV / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably with HGV and trailer experience.
• High working standards: You take pride in your work and ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: You’re able to work on a flexible shift rota and willing to support your team as needed.

If you’re interested, click ‘Apply Now’ to seize this fantastic opportunity.

At Royal Mail, trust is the foundation of everything we do. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. We’ll provide interview questions in advance to help you prepare, so you can present your best examples. 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.

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