Vehicle Technician – Royal Mail, Acton Workshop
Join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician at Acton Workshop, the largest and greenest fleet operator in the UK. This permanent role offers stability, variety, and a chance to work on a modern fleet of commercial vehicles, including traditional fuel, electric, LCVs, and HGVs.
Location
Acton Workshop
Working Hours
Full time – 39.50 hours per week (rotating shift pattern: week 1: 07:00‑15:30, week 2: 10:30‑18:00). You will be required to work one Saturday in every three, with a weekday day off.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £44,345 per annum
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift)
* Possibility of a welcome bonus of £1,500*
* 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more
* Excellent company‑matched pension scheme and financial benefits
* Customised annual training and development plan
* PPE and image clothing supplied (overalls, steel‑toe capped boots)
* Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and your family
* Chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024
* Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions
Responsibilities
* Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on a variety of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
* Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair on light and heavy goods vehicles.
* Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified mechanic to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent), with your own toolkit for standard repairs.
* Proven vehicle technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles such as LCVs and HGVs.
* Valid UK driving licence (full manual; HGV licence with trailer experience preferred).
* High working standards – take pride in your work and deliver quality outcomes.
* Flexible to support team demands – able to work a flexible shift rota and assist where necessary.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to secure this fantastic opportunity.
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