Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal services company in Trowbridge is looking for an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic to join their workshop on a permanent contract. You will perform diagnostic and repair procedures on a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles. The role offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE supplied

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work on a flexible shift rota.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

Flexible to service demands

High working standards

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit for standard repairs

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 330501

Location: Trowbridge Workshop

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 Trowbridge Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45k including overtime.

Working Hours

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) Rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday.

What\'s in it for you?

• Salary: £38,114 per annum
• 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

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.

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles
• Access 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? Click Apply Now to make sure you don\'t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

Royal Mail is committed to trust and inclusion. We will provide interview questions in advance to help you prepare. We value trust and our people.

Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we\'re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

If you require adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. We are proud to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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