Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal and delivery service provider is seeking a qualified mechanic at their East London Workshop. This full-time role involves maintaining a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles. Applicants must hold an IMI Level 3 qualification and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to develop your career in a modern workshop setting.

Benefits

Salary of £44,345 annually plus shift allowance

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Development and training opportunities

Exclusive discounts for shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Fully qualified as IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience with a wide range of vehicles.
• Holds a full manual UK driving licence, preferably HGV.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit along with specialist tooling in workshops.
• Work on a flexible shift rota to support service demands.

Skills

Qualified mechanic (IMI Level 3)

Varied vehicle experience

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Tools

Personal toolkit for repairs

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 327006 | Location: East London 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 East London Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Working hours

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 13:30 - 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

Benefits

• Salary: £44,345 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift).
• Overtime is paid at 1.25 x the hourly rate.
• 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, 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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