Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet operator in Ipswich is looking for a skilled mechanic qualified to IMI Level 3 or equivalent. This full-time role involves maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles, with opportunities for training and career development. The successful candidate will be committed to high standards and flexibility within a team environment, working predominantly from Monday to Friday. Salary and benefits include a competitive pay rate, annual leave, a pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave with the option to purchase more

Excellent pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light vehicle or equivalent).
• Proven vehicle technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Hold a full manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair light vehicles.
• Work in modern, fully equipped workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic (IMI Level 3)

Varied vehicle experience

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Job description

Job reference: 332408

Location: Ipswich 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 Ipswich Workshop on a permanent contract.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:30)

Overtime is paid at 1.4x the hourly rate.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715
• 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, 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 vehicles. You'll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

• Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light 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, e.g., LCV and electric 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 and always willing to support your team where necessary.

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

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