Vehicle Technician

Medirest Signature; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading green fleet operator in the UK as an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at their Glasgow workshop. With a salary potential of up to £57k annually, this permanent role offers varied work on a wide range of vehicles in a modern workshop equipped with specialist tools. Enjoy benefits including a welcome bonus, comprehensive holiday, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts. The role requires flexibility, a keen attention to detail, and a commitment to high working standards.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

PPE and uniform supplied

Exclusive discounts for employees and family

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level in vehicle maintenance.
• Proven experience working on a variety of vehicles.
• Valid full manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Work in a flexible shift pattern, participating in team efforts.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Maintenance skills

Repair skills

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Job description

Job reference: 321052

Location: GlasgowWorkshop

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 Glasgow Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £57k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week, working 5 days over 7. (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 10:00 - 18:30 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00)

Weekend working will be required on rotational basis once every 3 weeks. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£50 per attendance) and Sunday (£100 per attendance).

What's in it for you?

Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and/or 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.

* Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.

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.
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.

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