Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Essex; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 22.5 days

Pension scheme

Training plan

PPE provided

Employee discounts

Environmental Fleet award

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting a fully qualified IMI Level 3 mechanic for Thurrock Workshop on a permanent contract. The role covers inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and trailers. You’ll use your own toolkit and have access to modern workshop tooling.

Applicants should have IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicles, proven vehicle technician experience, and a full UK driving licence. A flexible shift pattern is required to support the team.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 qualification in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent.
• Proven vehicle technician experience on a wide range of vehicles (LCV/HGV).
• Full UK manual driving licence is preferred, with trailer experience as an asset.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift rota and support the team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance using personal toolkit and access to workshop tooling.
• Ensure work is completed to high standards and safety requirements.

Skills

IMI Level 3

Vehicle experience

UK driving licence

Flexible shifts

Education

IMI Level 3

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, 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: 338026

Location: Thurrock 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 Thurrock Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time

• 14:30, week 2: 10:30
• 19:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) is applicable.
• 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

• 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.

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 up. 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. This ensures you can present your best examples. 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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/