Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent delivery service provider based in Craigavon is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic to join their workshop team. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £45k, alongside a robust benefits package including pension and training opportunities. The mechanic will perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on a diverse fleet of vehicles. Applicants should have proven vehicle technician experience, a valid UK driving licence, and be flexible to work shifts.

Benefits

Salary of £39,715 per annum

Additional weekend supplement

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE supplied

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light vehicle maintenance and repair).
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on various vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair.

Skills

Qualified mechanic (IMI Level 3)

Varied vehicle experience

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations. Job reference: 335332
Location: Craigavon 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 Craigavon 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 08:30 to 17:00 Mon-Fri, Week 2 07:00 to 15:30 Mon-Fri, Week 3 07:00 to 15:30 Tue-Sat.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 per annum
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 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
• 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 vehicle maintenance and repair 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
• 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

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 us. 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. 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.

If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we’re proud to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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