Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,906 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts for you and family

Training and development plan

PPE and workwear supplied

Job summary

Royal Mail in Chichester Workshop is seeking a fully qualified Vehicle Technician on a permanent basis. The role requires IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle or equivalent, with your own toolkit for standard repairs and the ability to work across a fleet of vans, trucks and trailers.

The position offers a 39.5-hour week with a rotating shift pattern, including one in three Saturdays, and a salary up to £45k including overtime.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle or equivalent.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Valid UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light goods vehicles.
• Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Valid UK driving licence

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle

Tools

Own toolkit

Specialist tooling access

Job description

Job reference: 339625

Location: Chichester 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 Chichester Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45k 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 working 06:00 - 14:00 (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 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 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.
• 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.