Vehicle Technician

Royalmailgroup; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic in Edinburgh, where you'll maintain a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles. Enjoy stability, career development, and exclusive discounts while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. This permanent role offers opportunities for professional growth in a modern workshop setting.

Benefits

Customized annual training and development plan

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience with LCV/HGV vehicles.
• Valid UK driving licence, preferably HGV.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Work in a modern, fully equipped workshop.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

Diagnostic skills

Maintenance and repair skills

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Job description

Job reference: 325227

Location: Edinburgh Workshop, Edinburgh Mail Centre, 11 Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4YY

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 EdinburghWorkshop on a Permanent contract.

Working Hours / Salary: To be confirmed at the offer stage

What’s in it for you?

•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, 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.

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

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