Vehicle Technician - Basingstoke

Royal Mail; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus (£1,500)

Pension scheme

Training & development plan

PPE supplied

Employee discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail in Basingstoke is hiring a Level 3 qualified mechanic for a permanent role in our busy workshop. You’ll work a 39.5 hour week with a rotating shift, servicing and repairing a diverse fleet including LCVs and trucks, and you’ll wear the toolkit you bring.

We offer a competitive salary (£40,906 per year with the potential to earn up to £50,000 with overtime), a generous pension, training opportunities, PPE, employee discounts and 22.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic to Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Flexible to service demands and shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs on light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Maintenance & repair

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Tools

Own toolkit

Specialist tooling access

Job description

Job reference: 345532

Location: Basingstoke 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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Basingstoke Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50,000 pa including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week. Rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:24, week 2: 08:06 - 16:30. You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (06:00 - 14:24), with a weekday day off.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 per annum.
• Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 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.
• Payment is 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 (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.