Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 22.5 days + BH

Training plan

PPE provided

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting a Level 3 qualified mechanic for Milton Keynes Workshop on a permanent contract with the potential to earn up to £60k per annum including overtime.

The role covers full-time hours (39.5 per week) with a rotating shift pattern and occasional Saturday work, delivering a varied and stable career in a large fleet operation.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Full manual UK driving licence; HGV licence with trailer preferred.
• Proven experience on a range of vehicles, including LCV/HGV.

Responsibilities

• Perform full inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance using personal toolkit and shared workshop tools.
• Work with modern, fully equipped workshops and specialist tooling.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

UK driving licence

HGV licence with trailer

Flexible shift availability

Vehicle experience on LCV/HGV

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Own toolkit

Job description

Location: Milton Keynes 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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Milton Keynes Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k 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).

Saturday working: 1 in 3 weeks with a day off in the week.

• Salary: £40,906 per annum, plus a £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift).
• 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.
• Payment is subject to terms and conditions.

Job reference: 343293

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 per annum, plus a £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift).
• 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.
• Payment is 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 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.