Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail Group; Crick; On-site; GBP 35,428 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

22.5 days annual holiday

Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, and travel

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Crick is seeking qualified mechanics for a permanent position. Work hours involve a variety of shifts with opportunities for overtime earnings up to £50-55k. Candidates must hold an IMI Level 2 qualification and have experience with heavy goods vehicles. The role offers career development, generous vacation days, and numerous company benefits including a matched pension scheme. Join us to be part of a trusted organization in vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience working on heavy goods vehicles (HGV).
• Possess a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for standard repairs and maintenance.
• Access specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Varied vehicle experience

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Education

IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

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 Crick Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50-55k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 – 14:30, week 2: 13:00 – 21:30). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 – 14:00 (with a weekday day off).

Permanent night shift also available – shift pattern: Monday to Thursday 21:30 to 06:00 and Friday 18:30 to 24:00. When scheduled to work Saturday the hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 20:30 to 06:00 | Friday start at 19:00 finish Saturday at 06:00. Saturday working will be on a rota 1 in 3 weeks. Night shift allowance is £131.38 per week plus £41.68 for Saturday morning finish.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £35,428 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:00 – 21:30 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement: £41.68 per shift.
• Annual holiday: 22.5 days (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
• Company benefits: An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
• Career development: The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
• Equipment: 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.
• Prestige: 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 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 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 HGV. As this is a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) workshop, we are seeking Technicians with prior experience working on HGVs.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence; 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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

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