Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced IMI Level 2 qualified mechanic for their Derby Workshop. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £35,428 per annum plus overtime, benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and opportunities for career development. Applicants should have proven experience with a wide range of vehicles and a valid UK driving licence. Join a team dedicated to maintaining a modern and diverse fleet.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Fully funded training leading to IMI Level 3 qualification

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Able to work on a flexible shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair.
• Access specialist tooling in fully equipped workshops.

Skills

Proven Vehicle Technician experience

High working standards

Flexibility in working hours

Valid UK driving licence

Education

IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 325579

Location: Derby Workshop

Job type: Permanent/contract

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 Derby Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45-50k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30; week 2: 07:30 - 16:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, 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/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified mechanic: Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 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).
• Driving: Valid UK driving licence. HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
• Work standards: High working standards and pride in delivering quality work.
• Flexibility: Able to work on a flexible shift rota and support the team as needed.

What we offer

• Salary: £35,428 per annum plus additional weekend supplement on Saturdays (£41.68 per shift).
• Annual leave: 22.5 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service and the option to purchase more.
• Pension and financial benefits with an excellent company-matched scheme.
• Career development: fully funded structured training programme leading to IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company.
• 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 your family.
• The opportunity 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.

About the candidate

Additional notes: 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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