Vehicle Technician

Medirest Signature; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest Signature is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for its Oxford workshop, offering a competitive salary up to £60k with overtime and benefits. Candidates will perform comprehensive vehicle inspections and repairs in a modern environment with a commitment to quality and flexibility.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Welcome bonus of £1,500

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with personal toolkit for repairs.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance on vehicles.
• Use own toolkit for repairs on light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Work flexibly on a rota to meet service demands.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

High working standards

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Job reference: 325538

Location: OxfordWorkshop

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 Oxford 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: 09:30 - 18:00). 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.

* 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.

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.

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