Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet operator in the UK is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for their Norwich Workshop. You will maintain various vehicles, perform inspections, and ensure high standards of work. The role offers a competitive salary up to £50k including overtime, with flexible working hours and various benefits including a welcome bonus and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of £38,114 per annum

Additional weekend supplement (£50 per shift)

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Training and development plan

PPE and clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with advanced level certification.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Maintain a high standard of work and flexibility in shifts.

Skills

Proven Vehicle Technician experience

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit for standard repairs

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 325573

Location: Norwich Workshop (NR1 1AA)

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 Norwich Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime.

Working hours

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Rotating shift pattern; overtime can be worked either side of the start/finish time when available. Week 1: 06:00 - 14:30; Week 2: 07:00 - 15:30; Week 3: 11:30 - 20:00. Scheduled Saturday working will be required on a rotational basis, once every 3 weeks (day off in the week). Overtime will also be available on the remaining Saturdays if required. A Weekend supplement of £50 would be applicable for working 1 in 3 Saturdays as part of a scheduled duty.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £38,114 per annum
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 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.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

* Payments are made in instalments and 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
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. You're always willing to support your team where necessary.

Interested?

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