Vehicle Technician Level 2

Royal Mail; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics provider in Bletchley is looking for IMI Level 2 qualified mechanics to join their team. In this role, you'll perform inspections, diagnostic maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of vehicles. The position offers a full-time salary of £35,428, shift allowances, and opportunities for career growth through structured training programs. This is a chance to work in a modern workshop supporting the UK's largest fleet, with a commitment to environmentally friendly practices.

Benefits

Paid overtime at 1.25 x hourly rate

Shift allowance

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Customized training and development plan

PPE provided

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic to an advanced level (IMI Level 2).
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles (e.g., LCV / HGV).
• Holding a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance on various vehicles.
• Utilize personal toolkit for routine repairs.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a large fleet.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

Mechanic qualification at IMI Level 2

Full manual UK driving license

Flexible shift work

High working standards

Education

IMI Level 2 qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair

Tools

Own toolkit for repairs

Job description

Requirements

• Qualified mechanic: you're fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair 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 license, HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
• 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.

We offer the opportunity to upskill through a fully funded structured training programme, leading to an industry-recognised equivalent IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company, including salary.

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 2 qualified mechanics at Milton Keynes Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Working Hours

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

Benefits

• Overtime is paid at 1.25 x the hourly rate.
• Salary: £35,428 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30–22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£41.68 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.
• 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.