Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Royal Mail is looking for an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic to join their North West Hub Workshop on a permanent contract. With a competitive salary of up to £70k including overtime, this role offers varied work on a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional and electric models. You will perform maintenance and repairs, utilizing your skills and personal toolkit while also receiving excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

PPE and work clothing provided

Qualifications

• Must hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician on a variety of vehicles, preferably HGVs.
• Ownership of personal toolkit for standard repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Utilize personal toolkit for routine maintenance on light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostics

Repairs

Flexible Working

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

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 our North West HubWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k including overtime.

Working Hours:Full time - 39.5 hours per week (Rotating 3 week shift pattern; weeks 1 & 2 : working between 06:00 - 14:00, week 3: working between 13:00 - 21:30). Saturday and Sunday working is 1 in 3 weeks (1 Saturday in 3 weeks and 1 Sunday in 3 weeks) e.g. Monday and Tuesday off then working Wednesday to Sunday.

Permanent Night Shift also available. Working Monday to Friday 9pm - 6am (finishing at 6am Saturday). A weekly night shift allowance of £126.08 is applicable in addition to the Saturday £50 weekend allowance.

What’s in it for you?

•Salary: £38,114 per annum plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30shift. £126.08 shift allowance when working the night shift.

•Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and/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). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehiclespreferably HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• 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.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.