Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sheffield is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair a variety of vehicles in a modern workshop. The ideal candidate will have IMI Level 3 certification and experience with LCV/HGV vehicles. Offering a competitive salary of up to £50k per annum, including allowances and a structured training plan, this role comes with flexible working hours and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Weekly shift allowance

Annual leave with options to purchase more

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE and clothing supplied

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with advanced level certification.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Ability to work flexibly based on service demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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
• 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.

We're recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Sheffield Workshop on a Permanent late shift contract, with the potential to earn up to £45-50k including allowances and overtime., Working Hours: Full time
- 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Week 1 & 2: 13:30
- 22:00 Monday to Friday; Week 3 13:30
- 22:00 Monday to Thursday & Saturday 06:00
- 14:00.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 plus a weekly shift allowance of £84.06 per week
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift)
• 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.

A bit about the role