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: 331911
Location: Southampton Workshop
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.
Position: IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic (Permanent).
Potential remuneration: up to £65k per annum including overtime.
Working Hours: Full time – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern: week 1: 06:00‑14:30, week 2: 10:30‑19:00). Required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).
Benefits
* Salary: £39,715 per annum.
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) is applicable.
* Welcome bonus of £1,500 (subject to terms).
* 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and option to purchase more.
* Excellent company‑matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
* Customised annual training and development plan.
* PPE and image clothing supplied (overalls and steel‑toe capped boots).
* Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
* Chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
* Payments made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.
Role Overview
With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel, electric, 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully‑equipped workshops.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). Own toolkit for standard repairs.
* Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g. LCV/HGV.
* Valid UK driving licence: Full manual UK licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
* High working standards: Pride in work and commitment to effective job completion.
* Flexible to service demands: Able to work on a flexible shift rota, willing to support team where necessary.
Interested? Apply Now to make sure you don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.
Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you with interview questions in advance so you can present your best examples.
Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, promoting belonging and fostering a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.
We provide room for adjustments during the application and hiring process. We are proud to be a Forces family‑friendly organisation and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, visit https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/
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