Overview
Royal Mail is a well–loved brand with the assets, infrastructure and scale to operate across communities, delivering billions of items every year. Our people help us utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise operations.
Job reference: 325605
Location: Crick Workshop
Job type: Permanent contract
We’re recruiting an IMI Level 2 qualified mechanic at Crick Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50-55k including overtime. Working hours: full time.
Responsibilities
* 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 for heavy goods vehicles (HGV).
* You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
What’s in it for you
* Salary: £34,000 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00–21:30 shift, and a weekend supplement on Saturday (£40 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.
* The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
About you
* 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.
* Varied vehicle experience: proven Vehicle Technician experience on a wide range of vehicles, especially HGVs.
* Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK driving licence; HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
* High working standards: you take pride in your work and ensure the job is done effectively.
* Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and support your team where necessary.
We offer the 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.
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