Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Newport; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent postal service provider in Newport is seeking a qualified Level 3 mechanic for their workshop. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs. Ideal candidates will have experience across various makes and models. The role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave with options to purchase more

Company matched pension scheme

PPE and image clothing provided

Exclusive shopping and travel discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3.
• Experience working on a variety of vehicles including LCVs and HGVs.
• Holds a full manual UK driving licence, preferably with HGV trailer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Utilize personal toolkit for routine maintenance of light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tools in modern workshops.

Skills

Proven Vehicle Technician experience

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Own personal toolkit

Specialist tooling and shared equipment

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well‑loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 332612
Location: Newport Workshop

Job Overview

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Newport Workshop on a Permanent with the potential to earn up to £45K including overtime.

Salary & Working Hours

Working Hours: Full time
• 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00–14:24, week 2: 09:36–18:00). 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.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) is applicable.
• 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

About you

• Qualified mechanic: 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, e.g., LCV/HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: Hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• High working standards: Take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: Able to work on a flexible shift rota. Willing to support your team where necessary.

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Our values & 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. 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/

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