Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in London is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to join their team. In this role, you will perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on various vehicles. Candidates should have IMI Level 3 qualification and experience with LCV/HGV. The position offers a starting salary of £44,345 per annum with potential earnings up to £60k. Additional perks include a welcome bonus, comprehensive pension scheme, and generous holiday options.

Benefits

Salary £44,345

Welcome bonus £1,500

22.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

PPE and image clothing provided

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Proven experience on a wide range of vehicles including LCV and HGV.
• Possession of a valid UK driving licence, ideally with HGV licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Access specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Routine maintenance

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent); you should have your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience on a wide range of vehicles, e.g. LCV/HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK driving licence; ideally an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• High working standards: you take pride in your work and ensure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and support your team where necessary.

Role details

We are 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: £44,345 per annum.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 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 your family.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.