Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Glenrothes is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for their workshop. The role involves a full range of inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on various types of vehicles, with opportunities for overtime and career development. Candidates must have a relevant qualification, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to high work standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Career development plans

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with relevant certification.
• Experience with a variety of vehicles, especially LCVs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Pride in quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and diagnostics on vehicles.
• Perform maintenance and repair procedures.
• Utilize own toolkit to undertake routine repairs.
• Work on light and heavy goods vehicles.

Skills

Proven Vehicle Technician experience

Own toolkit for repairs

Full manual UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 330628

Location: Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes Workshop on a Permanent contract. Overtime is available based on operational requirements and is paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate.

Working hours

Full time – 39.5 hours per week, 5 days Monday to Friday. Working 7:30 – 16:15. Overtime available based on operational requirements and paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service with the option to purchase more
• Company matched pension scheme and financial benefits
• Opportunity to develop your career with 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 your family
• 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 are modernising our fleet and providing the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There has never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

Responsibilities include a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment. Use your own toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair for light/heavy goods vehicles. Access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

• Qualified mechanic: you are fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You have your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience 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 ensure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: You can work on a flexible shift rota and support your team where necessary.

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