Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Hale; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service company in Hale seeks an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for a Permanent position at Gillingham Workshop. The role involves performing inspections and repairs on a varied fleet, offering a competitive salary up to £45k with additional benefits. Candidates should have proven experience and a valid UK driving licence. Join a company that values trust and career development.

Benefits

Salary up to £45k including overtime

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Career development and training plan

PPE supplied

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level in vehicle maintenance.
• Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles, including LCV/HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence, preferably HGV with trailer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Varied vehicle experience

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 326513
Location: Gillingham 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 Gillingham Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time
39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 – 14:24, week 2: 13:36 – 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:36 – 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 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. 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, 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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.