Overview
Qualified mechanic: you\'re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent). You\'ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
Responsibilities
* Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
* Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
* Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
* Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
Qualifications & Skills
* Valid UK driving license: You hold a full manual UK driving license; HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
* High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to ensure 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.
What\'s in it for you?
* Overtime is paid at 1.25 x the hourly rate.
* Working Hours: Full time — 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00–14:30, week 2: 13:30–22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 weekends (with a weekday day off).
* Salary: £35,428 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30–22:00 shift.
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£41.68 per shift) is applicable.
* 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.
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
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