Vehicle Technician - Oswestry Workshop

Royal Mail; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 22.5 days + bank holidays

Training and development plan

PPE provided

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Oswestry Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £55k including overtime. The role is full time, 39.5 hours per week, with a rotating shift pattern.

You will inspect, maintain and repair a range of vehicles, using your own toolkit and access to specialist workshop tools. In addition to a competitive salary, the package includes a weekend supplement, generous holiday entitlement, pension, training and PPE.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with Level 3 in light or heavy vehicles.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Strong safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles.
• Use your own toolkit for routine maintenance and light/heavy repairs.
• Access specialist tooling in modern, fully equipped workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Vehicle experience

Driving licence

Flexible shifts

Quality standards

Education

Level 3 in Light/Heavy vehicle

Job description

Job reference: 342463

Location: Oswestry Workshop

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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Oswestry Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £55k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week, rotating shift pattern
Week 1: 06:00 - 14:30
Week 2: Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 18:00, Friday 10:00 - 17:00
You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 - 14:00 (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 per annum.
• Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) per attendance.
• 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.

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 (Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle 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.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence.
• 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.