Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Gloucester is hiring an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for a permanent role. You'll perform diverse vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs in a modern workshop environment. Competitive salary with additional weekend supplements, a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, pension, and career development opportunities is offered. Join a team committed to high standards and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual holiday + options to purchase more

Company matched pension scheme

Career development plan

PPE and image clothing provided

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent).
• Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Possess a personal toolkit for standard repairs.
• Able to work on a flexible shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles.
• Use own toolkit for maintenance and repairs of light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3

Proven Vehicle Technician experience

Full manual UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Job description

Job reference: 332446

Location: Gloucester 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 GloucesterWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £52k 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 (with a weekday day off).

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 per annum.
• 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

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.

You'll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, 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.

Interested?

Click Apply Now to make sure you don't miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

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