Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail Group; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 31,885 - 38,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and shift allowance

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK seeks an experienced mechanic for a permanent position in Hemel Hempstead. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair various vehicles, with responsibilities requiring a Level 2 qualification in vehicle maintenance. The role offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture. Join a team that values trust and growth, providing a variety of benefits such as a pension scheme and career advancement training.

Qualifications

• You are a fully qualified mechanic with an advanced level qualification.
• You have substantial experience as a Vehicle Technician working on various vehicles.
• You possess a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

High working standards

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

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 mechanic at Hemel Hempstead Workshop on a Permanent contract.

Overtime is paid at 1.25× 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).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £35,428 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30 – 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£41.68 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

• 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 have your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g. LCV atroc / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence; an 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 and are 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.

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,աք’ll provide your interview questions in advance so you canщее have your best examples ready डाय 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/