Vehicle Technician - Various Shifts Available

Royalmailgroup; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mechanic to join their dynamic team in a modern workshop environment. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including electric and traditional fuel models. You will be responsible for performing comprehensive inspections and repairs, utilizing both your personal toolkit and specialist equipment. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a welcome bonus and career development opportunities, this position promises stability and growth. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and eager to contribute to a leading fleet operator, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Training and development plan

PPE supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working on LCVs and HGVs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on various vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Diagnose and repair vehicles

IMI Level 3 qualification

Vehicle maintenance

Driving license (HGV preferred)

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Job reference: 315754

Location: Coventry 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 an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at CoventryWorkshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £70,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week.Rotating 3 week shift pattern; example rotation week 1 : working between 06:00 - 14:30 Tuesday - Saturday, week 2: working between 13:00 - 21:30 Monday to Friday week 3 : working between 06:00 - 14:30 Sunday to Thursday.

We also have a permanent Night shift available Monday to Friday. Weekend working also required on a rotational basis.

What’s in it for you?

•Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30shift or £126.08 weekly shift allowance for the Night Shift.
•Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and Sunday (£100 per shift) is applicable.
•You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*
•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.

* Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.

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 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 / HGV.
• Valid UK driving license: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience for Heavy technicians.
• 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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

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