Overview
Royal Mail is a well–loved brand with the assets, infrastructure and scale to optimise, automate and digitise operations. We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified Heavy Mechanic at Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k per annum including overtime (shift depending).
Location: Preston Workshop
Job reference: 329825
What’s in it for you?
* Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00–21:30 shift. The Night shift attracts a weekly shift allowance of £126.06.
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and/or Sunday (£100 per shift).
* You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*.
* 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.
* Career development through 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.
* Opportunity to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
* Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.
What’s the role?
With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a team effort. We’re modernising our fleet and you’ll have the chance to work on a variety of makes and models.
* Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
* Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light/heavy goods vehicles.
* Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
About you
* Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent) with your own toolkit for standard repairs.
* Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience on a wide range of vehicles.
* Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK driving licence, preferably with HGV licence and trailer experience.
* High working standards: pride in your work and commitment to getting the job done effectively.
* Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and support the team as needed.
Interested?
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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. If helpful, interview questions will be provided in advance to help you present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.
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