Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift supplement

Annual leave 22.5 days + B/H

Pension scheme

Training and development plan

Clothing provided

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting a Level 3 qualified mechanic for Carlisle Workshop on a permanent contract.

The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a range of vehicles, with access to specialist tooling in modern, fully equipped workshops. You will need your own toolkit and a full UK manual driving licence, and be flexible to shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified mechanic or equivalent.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Experience on a range of vehicles including LCV/HGV.
• Full manual UK driving licence (prefer HGV with trailer).
• High standards and flexibility to service demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilise personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Work with specialist tooling in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Diagnostics

Flexible shifts

Education

Level 3 mechanic qualification

Tools

Toolkit

Workshop equipment

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 344788

Location: Carlisle Workshop (CA1 1AA)

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 Carlisle Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time

• 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00
• 14:00, week 2: 10:00
• 18:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00
• 14:30 (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 per annum.
• Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift)
• 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 / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• 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.