Vehicle Technician - Leicester Workshop

Royal Mail; Leicester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Weekend supplement

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Training & development

PPE supplied

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail Leicester Workshop is recruiting a Level 3 qualified mechanic for a permanent role. You will inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair a range of vehicles and trailers, using your own toolkit and access to specialist workshop gear.

The role offers full-time hours, overtime potential, 22.5 days holiday, a pension scheme and employee discounts. You will need a UK manual driving licence, with HGV experience preferred and a commitment to training and development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Light or Heavy Vehicle (or equivalent).
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Experience servicing LCV/HGV vehicles.
• Full UK manual driving licence; HGV licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance using your personal toolkit.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern workshops.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Vehicle technician experience

Own toolkit

Flexibility to shift work

Education

Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Job description

Location: Leicester Workshop

Job reference: 343229

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 Leicester Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; weeks 1 & 2: 06:00 - 14:30, week 3: 13:30 - 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working 13:30 - 22:00.
• Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) per attendance.
• 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

• 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 / 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.