Vehicle Technician (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to join their team. The role offers a permanent contract with competitive pay, including benefits and the opportunity to work with a diverse fleet of vehicles. Ideal candidates will have experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, excellent standards, and a commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping

Training and development plan

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic for Light or Heavy vehicles.
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience.
• Full UK driving license; HGV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for repairs.
• Access specialist tools in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Inspection

Vehicle Repair

Diagnostic Skills

Flexible Working

Teamwork

Education

IMI Level 3

Tools

Personal Toolkit

Job description

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Vehicle Technician (Hiring Immediately), northampton

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Client:

Royal Mail Group

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job reference: 325091

Location: Based from Crick Workshop but would be required to work in the Coventry area.

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 CrickWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week.

Rotating 3 week shift pattern; example rotation week 1: working between 06:00 - 14:30 Tuesday - Saturday, week 2: working between 13:00 - 21:30 Monday to Friday week 3: working between 06:00 - 14:30 Sunday to Thursday.

We also have a permanent Night shift available Monday to Friday, working on a Friday until 6am Saturday once every 4 weeks.

What’s in it for you?

•Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30shift and £126.08 Night allowance for the permanent nights.

•Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and 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.

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 license: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience for Heavy Technicians.
• 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.