Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national logistics company in Bristol seeks an IMI Level 2 qualified mechanic for a permanent role. The position offers a competitive salary, including overtime potential, and provides excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles, requiring flexibility to work different shifts and a full UK driving license. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company-matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 2 certification.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician working on various vehicles.
• Full manual UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair on vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs using personal toolkit.
• Access specialist tools and shared equipment in workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Education

IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well‑loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job Reference & Location

Job reference: 325652
Location: Bristol Workshop

Position

IMI Level 2 qualified mechanic – Permanent contract, potential to earn up to £40 k including overtime.

Working Hours

Full time – 39.5 hours per week rotating shift pattern: weeks 1 & 2: 06:00‑14:30, week 3: 08:00‑16:30, week 4: 13:30‑22:00. You will be required to work one in three Saturdays with a weekday day off.

What’s in it for you?

• 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).
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
• Excellent company‑matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
• 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.
• Chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

About the role

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

About you

• Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent); own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g. LCV / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK driving licence.
• High working standards: take pride in your work and ensure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: willing to work on a flexible shift rota and support your team where necessary.

Application

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Our Commitment

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals and especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, visit https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/.