Vehicle Technician - work with the UK's largest and greenest fleet operator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UK's largest and greenest fleet operator as a Vehicle Technician in Paisley. This role offers stability with the chance to work on a diverse range of vehicles as well as competitive pay, bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Training and development plan

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Ability to maintain high working standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance on vehicles.
• Undertake routine repairs using personal toolkit.
• Access specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Varied vehicle experience

High working standards

Flexible to service demands

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit

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Vehicle Technician - work with the UK's largest and greenest fleet operator (Hiring Immediately), paisley

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Royal Mail Group

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31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job reference: 321052

Location: GlasgowWorkshop

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 Glasgow Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £57k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week, working 5 days over 7. (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 10:00 - 18:30 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00)

Weekend working will be required on rotational basis once every 3 weeks. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£50 per attendance) and Sunday (£100 per attendance).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and/or 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.
• 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.

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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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom