Vehicle Technician - HGV and LCV

Royal Mail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,815 - 44,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE and clothing supplied

Exclusive shopping discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail in Glasgow is seeking Level 3 qualified HGV and LCV mechanics for a permanent position. The role offers a starting salary of £40,906 plus various allowances, enabling you to potentially earn up to £50k, while providing opportunities to work on a modern fleet of over 49,000 vehicles.

The successful candidate will conduct inspections and repairs in a fully equipped workshop and work on a flexible shift pattern. Interested applicants can apply now to seize this great opportunity.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent).
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience on a variety of vehicles.
• Hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably HGV with trailer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a range of vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for standard repairs on light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic (IMI Level 3)

Varied vehicle experience (LCV/HGV)

Manual UK driving licence

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Job description

Location: Glasgow Workshop

We’re recruiting Level 3 qualified HGV and LCV mechanics at Glasgow Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime.

Job reference: 339555

Working Hours: Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 – 14:30, week 2: 09:45 – 18:00 and week 3: 13:45 – 21:45). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturday and Sunday 06:00 – 14:30 (with weekday days off).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 per annum plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:45 – 21:45 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and Sunday (£107.33 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.

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 vehicles, for example LCV / 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.