Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Thurrock is looking for Vehicle Technicians. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,558 per annum with additional overtime opportunities. You'll be responsible for inspecting and maintaining a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles. Ideal candidates should have advanced vehicle maintenance qualifications and experience working with a range of vehicles. The company offers a supportive environment for career development and progression.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Modern workshop facilities

Annual training and development plan

Qualifications

• Qualified to advanced level in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience working on a variety of vehicles.
• Possess a full manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnosis, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Maintain fleet effectively and safely as part of a team.
• Utilise own toolkit for vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Advanced vehicle maintenance & repair

Experience with LCV/LGV

Manual driving license (LGV preferred)

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light/Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is a well–loved brand with assets, infrastructure and scale that serve communities through billions of deliveries each year. We focus on using the latest technology and approaches to optimise, automate and digitise operations.

We are recruiting Vehicle Technicians at Thurrock Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k including overtime. Salary: £42,558 per annum. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£50 per attendance) is applicable. Working hours are full time (39.5 hours per week) with a rotating shift pattern and 1 in 3 Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment operated by Royal Mail Group.
• Work as part of a team to maintain our fleet (over 49,000 vehicles) and ensure the job is done effectively and safely.
• Utilise your own toolkit for routine maintenance and repair of light/heavy vehicles (as applicable). Specialist tooling and equipment will be provided for common use by everyone in the workshop.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles (e.g., LCV/LGV) as shown on your CV.
• Full manual driving licence (LGV preferred with trailer experience).

Benefits

• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) on entry, with the option to purchase more, rising with service.
• A competitive company pension scheme.
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment; PPE and image clothing supplied.
• Annual training and development plan with progression opportunities, including into management roles.
• LCV-HGV training program; in-house and external training to support career development in the HGV industry, including MOT inspection standards, LOLER regulations training and vehicle diagnostics training.

Training & Career Development

Royal Mail provides an annual training and development plan and offers development and progression opportunities into management roles. We welcome applicants who want to grow their skills and career within the organisation.

Additional Information

Royal Mail is proud of a diverse employee network and committed to inclusion. We support adjustments during the application and hiring process; share details in your application if required. We are a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information about Royal Mail Group and our values, please visit the company website.

Job Reference: 324175