Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance (£90.21 per week)

Weekend supplement (£42.93 per shift)

Pension scheme

Fully funded training programme (IMI-3

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts

Overtime paid 1.4x

Job summary

Royal Mail in Milton Keynes is seeking a Level 2 qualified Vehicle Technician on a permanent contract. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs across a fleet of vans, trailers and equipment in a modern workshop.

You will bring IMI Level 2 qualifications (Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair) or equivalent, with your own toolkit and a full UK manual driving licence. The role requires a flexible 39.5-hour shift pattern and offers pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic: IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent, with your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience on a wide range of vehicles (LCV/HGV).
• Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK licence; HGV/FLT licence advantageous.
• Flexible to service demands: able to work a flexible shift rota and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs on light/heavy vehicles.
• Access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern, fully equipped workshops.

Skills

Own toolkit

Flexible shifts

High standards

UK driving licence

Team player

Education

IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

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 Level 2 qualified mechanics at Milton Keynes Workshop on a Permanent contract.

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: £36,391 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£42.93 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.
• Overtime is paid at 1.4 x the hourly rate.

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.