Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Vehicle Technician - Level 2 for their Cardiff Workshop. Candidates must possess an IMI Level 2 qualification and have experience with light and heavy vehicles. This full-time role with a rotating shift pattern offers competitive salary and career development opportunities in a leading company.

Benefits

22.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Provided PPE and work clothing

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 2 or equivalent.
• Proven experience working on a range of vehicles.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs on various vehicles.
• Utilize personal toolkit for maintenance tasks.
• Access specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostic procedures

Inspections

Education

IMI Level 2 qualification in Light or Heavy vehicles

Job description

Join to apply for the Vehicle Technician - Level 2 role at Royal Mail

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Vehicle Technician - Level 2 role at Royal Mail

Location: Cardiff Workshop

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 mechanic at Cardiff Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Job reference: 325580

Location: Cardiff Workshop

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 mechanic at Cardiff Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Overtime is paid at 1.25 x the hourly rate.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 07:00 - 15:30 and 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: £34,000 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£40 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.
  
  

A Bit About You

• Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 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 a Class 2.
• 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 Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we 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 please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Royal Mail by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Automotive Technician” roles.

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 4 hours ago

Highbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Trainee Field Service Technician (Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship) - Field Based (UK)

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Portbury, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Refrigeration Technician (Electrical and Mechanical)

Nailsea, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Caerphilly, Wales, United Kingdom 4 days ago

The Vale Of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom £30,339.00-£33,954.00 5 days ago

Service Technician Lancashire, North of England

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

The Vale Of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom £30,339.00-£33,954.00 2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Weston-Super-Mare, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

LCV - Automotive Technician / Mechanic - Workshop Based - South Wales

Technical Consultant (Financial Services)

Technical Product Manager, North and South Europe Digital Services Team, Enabling Functions

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.