Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Pension scheme

Annual training plan

PPE provided

Employee discounts

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Gloucester is recruiting a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician for a permanent role in a busy workshop. Earn up to £55k including overtime, with base salary around £40,906 and weekend shift incentives.

The role includes 39.5 hours per week, with a 1-in-3 Saturday duty and a strong benefits package. You’ll work on a fleet of 49,000+ vehicles, performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs using personal toolkit and in-house tooling.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic at an advanced level (Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent).
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Full manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vehicle technician experience

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 - Light/Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Job reference: 345495

Location: GloucesterWorkshop

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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic atGloucesterWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £55k including overtime.

Working Hours:

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:24, week 2: 09:36 - 18:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 - 14:24 (with a weekday day off)

What's in it for you?

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

• 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.

*Payments are 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 (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.
• 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.