Vehicle Technician: Varied Fleet, Training & Overtime

Royal Mail; Grays; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend supplement

Company pension

Annual leave 22.5 days

Training & development

PPE & workwear

Employee discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting Level 2 qualified vehicle mechanics for Thurrock Workshop on a permanent contract. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet including light and heavy vehicles, with a rotating shift pattern and weekend work.

You will work in a modern, fully equipped workshop and have access to specialist tooling, PPE and training. A full UK driving license is required, with HGV/FLT beneficial, and a structured training plan with progression

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic: advanced IMI Level 2 in Light/Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• UK driving license (full, manual) is required.
• HGV/FLT licence advantageous.
• High working standards and pride in workmanship.
• Flexible to service demands and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair a range of vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance using personal toolkit.
• Access specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

IMI Level 2

Own toolkit

UK driving licence

Flexible to shifts

Quality standards

Education

IMI Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Royal Mail is recruiting Level 2 qualified vehicle mechanics for Thurrock Workshop on a permanent contract. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet including light and heavy vehicles, with a rotating shift pattern and weekend work.

You will work in a modern, fully equipped workshop and have access to specialist tooling, PPE and training. A full UK driving license is required, with HGV/FLT beneficial, and a structured training plan with progression