Fleet jobs in United Kingdom

Royal Mail is the largest fleet operator in the UK, delivering billions of parcels each year. We invest in modern technology and a diverse workforce to keep our operations efficient and sustainable.

Job reference: 333886
Location: North West Hub Workshop

You will be a key member of our North West Hub Workshop, maintaining a modern fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including heavy goods vehicles (HGV), light commercial vehicles (LCV) and electric vehicles. The role is permanent, full time and offers a competitive salary with overtime, holiday, pension and a range of benefits.

• Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks)
• Rotating 3‑week shift pattern; week 1 & 2 : 06:00–14:00, week 3 : 13:00–21:30
• Saturday and Sunday 1 in 3 weeks (1 Saturday in 3 weeks and 1 Sunday in 3 weeks)

• £39,715 per annum plus shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:00‑21:30 shift
• Weekend supplement: Saturday £52.10 per shift, Sunday £104.20 per shift
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and option to purchase more
• Excellent pension scheme and financial benefits
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family
• PPE and image clothing supplied (overalls and steel‑toe capped boots)
• Chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair on HGVs, trailers and mechanical equipment
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in a fully equipped workshop
• Support a team effort to keep a modern fleet running efficiently and sustainably

• Qualified mechanic – IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent
• Advanced level vehicle technician experience working on a wide range of HGVs
• Full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience
• High working standards – pride in work and effective job completion
• Flexible to service demands – support the team wherever necessary
• Flexible shift rota – willing to support the team where necessary

Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with us. Royal Mail values trust, inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, military spouses/partners and support forces families. All required adjustments during the application and hiring process will be provided as requested.

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