Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic in a dynamic workshop environment. This role offers stability and variety, allowing you to work on a diverse fleet of vehicles, including traditional and electric models. With excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and opportunities for career development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their skills in a supportive team. Enjoy the chance to contribute to the UK's greenest fleet while ensuring high standards of vehicle maintenance and repair.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

PPE and clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Career development opportunities

Weekend supplement for Saturday shifts

Shift allowance for evening shifts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience working on a variety of vehicles.
• Valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance.
• Access specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

IMI Level 3 qualification

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Flexibility to work shifts

High working standards

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

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Location: Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 13:30 - 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

• Salary: £38,114 per annum plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 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.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
• Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.
  
  

Job reference: 321377

Location: Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 13:30 - 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 per annum plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 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.
• The 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’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
• 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation

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