Job Reference and Location
Job reference: 339132
Location: Uxbridge Workshop, Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2GG
Working Hours
Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Rotating shift pattern: weeks 1–2 06:00 – 14:24, week 3 10:00 – 18:00. Required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 – 14:24 (with a weekday day off).
Compensation & Benefits
* Salary: £44,345 per annum
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift)
* 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
* 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
Role Overview
With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, Royal Mail invests in modernising its fleet. You will perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment. You will use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles, and have access to specialist tooling in fully equipped workshops.
Responsibilities
* Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment
* Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles
* Utilise specialist tooling and shared equipment available in workshops
Qualifications
* Fully qualified IMI Level 3 mechanic (Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent)
* Own personal toolkit for standard repairs
* Proven vehicle technician experience on a wide range of vehicles (e.g. LCV/HGV)
* Full manual UK driving licence, preferably HGV licence with trailer experience
* High working standards and pride in work
* Flexible to shift rota and willing to support team
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Royal Mail is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners and are a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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