Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Bristol is seeking a qualified mechanic for their workshop. As part of the team, you will perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles. Ideal candidates will hold an IMI Level 3 qualification in Light or Heavy vehicles and possess experience working with various vehicle types. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career development, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and bonus eligibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 qualification.
• Proficient Vehicle Technician experience on LCV/HGV.
• Full manual UK driving licence, preferably HGV.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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 for standard repairs

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 326583

Location: Bristol 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 BristolWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.50 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; weeks 1 & 2: 06:00 - 14:30, week 3: 08:00 - 16:30 and week 4: 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: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable.
• You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*
• 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 subject to terms and conditions.

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 (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.

• Varied vehicle experience: Proficient 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 an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• High working standards: You take pride in your work and do what is necessary to ensure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: You’re able to work on a flexible shift rota and are willing to support your team where necessary.

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

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