Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail; Crick; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics company in Crick is seeking a qualified IMI Level 2 mechanic to join their team. The role involves performing inspections and repairs on various vehicles, including HGVs. Candidates must have proven technician experience and a personal toolkit. The position offers competitive pay up to £55k with additional benefits, including a comprehensive pension scheme and training for further qualifications.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Proven Vehicle Technician experience on a wide range of vehicles, especially HGVs.
• Full manual UK driving licence; HGV/FLT licence is advantageous.
• High working standards with pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles and equipment.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Access specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

IMI Level 2 qualification

UK driving licence

Flexible working

Education

IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Tools

Personal toolkit for standard repairs

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is a well–loved brand with the assets, infrastructure and scale to operate across communities, delivering billions of items every year. Our people help us utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise operations.

Job reference: 325605

Location: Crick Workshop

Job type: Permanent contract

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 2 qualified mechanic at Crick Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50-55k including overtime. Working hours: full time.

Responsibilities

• 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 for heavy goods vehicles (HGV).
• You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

What’s in it for you

• Salary: £34,000 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00–21:30 shift, and a weekend supplement on Saturday (£40 per shift).
• 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.

About you

• 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 on a wide range of vehicles, especially HGVs.
• Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK driving licence; HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
• High working standards: you take pride in your work and ensure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and 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.

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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.

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