Vehicle Technician

Royal mail; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable delivery service provider in York is looking for a qualified mechanic to perform inspections and repairs on their fleet. The role offers a permanent contract with a full-time schedule, competitive salary, and extensive benefits including a welcome bonus and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates must hold an IMI Level 3 qualification and have proven experience with a variety of vehicles. This position includes a flexible shift pattern and overtime pay.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome bonus

Annual holiday and options to purchase more

Company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE and work clothing

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic – fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3).
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Valid UK manual driving licence, preferably an HGV licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on vehicles.
• Undertake routine maintenance and repair of light / heavy goods vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Routine maintenance

High working standards

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Job Summary

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job Details

Job reference: 332799

Location: York Workshop

Contract & Working Hours

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at York Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Full time – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00‑14:30, week 2: 11:30‑20:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off). Overtime is paid at 1.4× the hourly rate.

What’s in it for you

• Salary: £39,715.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift).
• 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.

About the role

• You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, 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 of light / heavy goods vehicles.
• You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

About You

• Qualified mechanic – 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, e.g. LCV / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence – 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 and are willing to support your team where necessary.

Additional Information

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. We provide interview guidance in advance to help you present your best examples.

Royal Mail takes pride in its diverse employee network groups, actively promoting belonging and fostering a positive work environment. We are committed to inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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

Interested? Apply now to make sure you don’t miss this fantastic opportunity.