Job Reference: 333436
Location: Thurrock Workshop
Job Type: Permanent contract
Working Hours: Full time – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:24, week 2: 11:36 - 20:00). Will require working 1 in 3 Saturdays with a weekday day off. Overtime is paid at 1.4× hourly rate.
Salary & Benefits:
* Salary: £40,906 per annum, plus weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift).
* 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service and optional purchase of additional days.
* Company-matched pension scheme and other financial benefits.
* Career development with a customised annual training and development plan.
* PPE and image clothing supplied (overalls and steel-toe boots).
* Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for employee and family.
Role Responsibilities:
* Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a variety of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
* Use personal toolkit to undertake routine and heavy goods vehicle maintenance and repair.
* Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.
Candidate Requirements:
* Level 2 qualified mechanic in light or heavy vehicle maintenance & repair (IMI Level 2 or equivalent) with personal toolkit for standard repairs.
* Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g., LCV/HGV.
* Full manual UK driving licence, advantage if HGV/FLT licence.
* High working standards, takes pride in work and ensures job is done effectively.
* Flexible to shift rota and willing to support team when necessary.
We offer an opportunity to upskill through a fully funded structured training programme leading to an industry-recognised equivalent IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company, including salary progression.
Royal Mail is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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