Vehicle Technician

Royal mail; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle fleet operator is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic to join their Preston Workshop on a permanent contract. The role involves performing inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance on a diverse range of commercial vehicles. Enjoy an attractive salary up to £70k per annum alongside comprehensive benefits including overtime pay, annual holidays, and a strong pension scheme. If you have a valid UK driving licence and experience as a Vehicle Technician, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for career development in the UK's greenest fleet environment.

Benefits

Annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• You’re a fully qualified mechanic at an advanced level.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician working on a variety of vehicles.
• You maintain high working standards and are flexible to service demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repairs on a range of vehicles.
• Use your personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

Own toolkit

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexible with shift patterns

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Job description

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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 Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k per annum including overtime (shift depending).

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 6:00 - 14:30, and week 3: 13:00 - 21:30. You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays (with two days off in the week).

We also have a permanent Night Shift Available.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30 shift. The Night shift attracts a weekly shift allowance of £126.06
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) /or Sunday (£100 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, preferably Heavy Vehicle) 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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

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