Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,906 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,906

Weekend shifts

Pension scheme

Training plan

PPE provided

Discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail in Exeter Workshop is hiring a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician on a permanent contract, with the chance to earn up to £50k including overtime. You’ll join a modern, fully equipped workshop supporting a large fleet of vehicles across light and heavy categories.

You will perform inspections, diagnostics and repairs, use your own toolkit, and access specialist workshop tools; a full UK manual driving licence and flexible shift rota are required; training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Advanced Level 3 qualification in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles (LCV/HGV).
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Flexible to service demands and shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs on light/heavy vehicles.
• Access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Vehicle experience

UK driving licence

Flexible shift

Education

Level 3 in Light/Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Job reference

341304

Location

Exeter Workshop

Job summary

We’re recruiting a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Exeter Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime.

Working Hours

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 07:00 - 15:30 and week 3: 11:30 - 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 - 14:30 (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you

• Salary: £40,906.
• Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) per attendance.
• 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.

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.

About you

• Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (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.
• 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.