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: 332487
Location: Newtownabbey Workshop, Enterprise Way, Newtownabbey, BT36 4DL
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.
We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Newtownabbey Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45k including overtime.
Working Hours: Full time
* 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) over 7 days per week, rotating shift pattern: week 1: 06:00‑14:30, week 2: 10:00‑18:00, week 3: 13:30‑22:00.
* One weekend in every three; rotation includes a Saturday shift one week, followed by a Sunday shift the next week with a weekday day off. Weekend hours are 06:00‑14:30.
What’s in it for you?
* Salary: £39,715 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30‑22:00 shift.
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) and/or Sunday (£104.20 per shift).
* 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
* Excellent company‑matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
* 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.
* Chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
A bit about the role
With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, 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.
* Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
* Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light / heavy goods vehicles.
* Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
A bit about you
* Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle or equivalent) with your 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 driving licence.
* High working standards: take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
* Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and always willing to support your team where necessary.
Interested? Click ‘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 up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.
Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.
If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we’re proud to be Forces family friendly 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 please visit https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/
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