Vehicle Technician

Medirest Signature; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Medirest Signature as an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic in Cardiff, where you will work on a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring excellent vehicle maintenance and repair in a supportive workshop environment. Enjoy competitive pay over £55k per annum, extensive training opportunities, 22.5 days annual holiday, and a company-matched pension scheme. We're looking for experienced vehicle technicians who take pride in their work and can contribute to a flexible team environment, with access to modern tools and equipment.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Operational discounts on shopping and travel

Annual training and development plan

PPE and image clothing supplied

Qualifications

• You are fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent).
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV/HGV.
• You hold a full manual UK driving licence.
• You take pride in your work and ensure the job is done effectively.
• You are flexible to work on a flexible shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on various vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own personal toolkit for standard repairs.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern, fully equipped workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic (IMI Level 3)

Vehicle Technician experience

UK driving licence

Flexible to service demands

Job description

Job reference: 320582

Location: CardiffWorkshop

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 CardiffWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £55k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 07:00 - 15:30 and week 3: 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 £84.06per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00shift.
Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable.
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 / 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: 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.
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.

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