Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Worcester is seeking an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for a permanent role in their workshop. Candidates should have proven vehicle technician experience and valid UK driving license. Responsibilities include maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles and supporting team efforts on flexible shifts. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, as well as opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus overtime

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Career development plan

PPE and image clothing provided

Exclusive discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level with own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Proven vehicle technician experience with a wide range of vehicles.
• Full manual UK driving license is required.
• Pride in work and effectiveness in job completion.
• Willingness to support team demands and flexibility in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform full inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on various vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair of goods vehicles.
• Access to specialist tooling and equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Varied vehicle experience

Valid UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Job reference: 332702

Location: Worcester 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 Worcester Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45-50k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Working 5 out of 6 days per week. Rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:24 | week 2: 13:36 - 22:00. Monday - Thursday 10:36 - 19:00 Friday.

You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:36 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) is applicable.
• 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.

• You will perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• You will use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles.
• You will have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

• Qualified mechanic: you are fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You have 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 are able to work on a flexible shift rota and are always willing to support your team where necessary.

Interested?

Click Apply Now to make sure you don't miss out on 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 us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you with interview questions in advance so you can present your best examples.

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 any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we’re 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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

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