Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

23.5 days holiday incl. BH?

PPE and boots supplied

Training and development plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Carlisle is recruiting a Level 3 Vehicle Technician on a permanent contract. You will work in a modern workshop, performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs across a range of vehicles and trailers.

You'll need a Level 3 qualification, your own toolkit, and a full UK driving licence (HGV/trailer experience preferred). The role features a 39.5-hour week, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic to Level 3 or equivalent.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Full UK manual driving licence (preferably HGV with trailer).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair work.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in the modern workshop.

Skills

Level 3 Mechanic

Own Toolkit

UK Driving Licence

Flexible Shift Pattern

LCV/HGV Experience

Education

Level 3 in Light/Heavy Vehicle

Tools

Specialist Tools

Job description

Job reference: 344788

Location: Carlisle Workshop (CA1 1AA)

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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Carlisle Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k including overtime.

Working Hours:

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:00, week 2: 10:00 - 18:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 - 14:30 (with a weekday day off)

What's in it for you?

Salary: £40,906 per annum.
Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift)

• 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.

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 (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.