Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Guildford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65k with overtime

Welcome bonus £1,500

Holiday allowance 22.5 days + bank

Pension scheme

Training and development plan

PPE provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail’s Guildford Workshop is seeking a Level 3 qualified mechanic for a permanent role. You will inspect, diagnose and repair a range of vehicles and equipment, using your own toolkit and access to specialist workshop tools.

The role requires IMI Level 3 qualification, a full UK driving licence (HGV/trailer preferred), and a flexible shift pattern including some Saturdays. Competitive salary with overtime potential and benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience on a wide range of vehicles (LCV/HGV).
• Valid UK manual driving licence; HGV/trailer experience preferred.
• High standards of workmanship and readiness to support the team.
• Able to work a rotating shift pattern and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Use your own toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Access to specialist tools and equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

HGV licence with trailer experience

Flexible to shift rota

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light/Heavy Vehicle

Tools

Own toolkit

Job description

Job reference: 328231

Location: Guildford 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 Level 3 qualified mechanic at Guildford Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £65k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; weeks 1& 2: 06:00 - 14:30, week 3: 10:00 - 19:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 per annum.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 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.

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

A bit about the role

• 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, for example LCV / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• 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.