Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Huntingdon is seeking a qualified mechanic to join their team. The role involves performing inspections and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, taking pride in high standards of work. Applicants must have an IMI Level 3 qualification or equivalent, a valid UK driving licence, and experience working with LCV/HGV. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £39,715 per annum, shift allowances, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic to an advanced level.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Holds a full manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Undertake routine maintenance on light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Utilize specialist tooling and shared equipment in workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic with own toolkit

Proven Vehicle Technician experience

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Job reference: 333026

Location: Huntingdon Workshop, St Peters Road, Huntingdon, PE29 7AB

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.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (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: £39,715 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.

• Additional supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift)
• 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

• Responsible for performing a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• Undertake routine maintenance and repair of light / heavy goods vehicles using personal toolkit.
• Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

• Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent) with own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g., LCV / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: hold a full manual UK driving licence.
• High working standards: take pride in work and ensure tasks are done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and support team as necessary.

Interested? Click Apply Now to make sure you don't miss out on 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 interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we’re proud to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

#LI-POST #LIMRT