Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Crick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified mechanic to join their dynamic team in a commercial vehicle workshop. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including electric and traditional fuel models. With a focus on high standards and teamwork, you'll be responsible for a full range of inspections and repairs, utilizing your toolkit and access to specialist equipment. Enjoy a competitive salary package with opportunities for career development, a generous holiday allowance, and exclusive perks. If you're passionate about vehicles and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Training and development plan

PPE and image clothing provided

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician on various vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

IMI Level 3 qualification

Maintenance and repair procedures

Driving license (HGV preferred)

Flexibility to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit

Specialist tooling

Job description

Job reference: 315755

Location: Crick 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 Crick Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week.

Rotating 3 week shift pattern:

1. Week 1: working between 06:00 - 14:30 Tuesday - Saturday
2. Week 2: working between 13:00 - 21:30 Monday to Friday
3. Week 3: working between 06:00 - 14:30 Sunday to Thursday

We also have a permanent Night shift available Monday to Friday, working on a Friday until 6am Saturday once every 4 weeks.

What's in it for you?

Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30 shift and £126.08 Night allowance for the permanent nights.

Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and Sunday (£100 per shift) is applicable.
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.

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 license: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience for Heavy Technicians.
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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