Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Jacobs Well; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in the UK is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for their Guildford Workshop. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting at £38,114 per annum, with additional weekend supplements and potential bonuses. You will perform essential maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles in a rotating shift pattern. Applicants must have a valid driving licence and previous vehicle technician experience. The role provides excellent development opportunities and benefits including a matched pension scheme and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Salary up to £65k including overtime

£1,500 welcome bonus

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension scheme

Career development plan

PPE and clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level in vehicle mechanics.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles including LCV and HGV.
• Holds a full manual UK driving licence, preferably HGV with trailer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for standard repairs and access specialist tools in the workshop.
• Work on a flexible shift rota to meet service demands.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Varied vehicle 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

Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.

Values and inclusion

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. We provide interview questions in advance to help you present your best examples. Royal Mail values our people and our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. We are 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.

Role details

We're recruiting an IMI 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: £38,114 per annum.
• 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.