Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics company in the UK is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic to join their team at Acton Workshop. This role involves performing inspections and repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles and offers a competitive salary up to £60k per annum. You can look forward to benefits like a welcome bonus and professional development opportunities, while working in a supportive environment with a focus on vehicle sustainability.

Benefits

Salary of £42,558 per annum

Weekend supplement of £50 per shift

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Career development and training plans

PPE and image clothing provided

Exclusive shopping and travel discounts

Qualifications

• You are fully qualified to an advanced level with an IMI Level 3 certification.
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• You hold a valid UK driving license, preferably an HGV license with trailer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles.
• Use your personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair of light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Varied vehicle experience

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

Royal Mail is a well–loved brand with assets, infrastructure and scale to support billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people help us utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 328934
Location: Acton 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 Acton Workshop 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; week 1: 07:00–15:30, week 2: 10:30–18:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £42,558 per annum.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift).
• 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 made in instalments and 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: 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 on this fantastic opportunity.

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