Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to maintain their fleet. You will handle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a diverse range of vehicles. Competitive salary of £34,000, generous benefits including training opportunities and flexible working hours are offered. Join us to contribute to a greener fleet and enhance your career within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level in vehicle maintenance.
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience on a variety of vehicles.
• Full manual UK driving license; HGV/FLT license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs on vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance.
• Access specialist tooling in fully equipped 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

Overview

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: 326572
Location: Hemel Hempstead 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 mechanics at Hemel Hempstead Workshop on a Permanent contract.

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

What’s in it for you?

• 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: 13:30–22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).
• 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 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 LCV / HGV.
• Valid UK driving license: You hold a full manual UK driving license, 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.

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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.

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.internationaldistributionservices.com/en/about-us/