Job reference: 331573 Location: Bristol Workshop, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ST Job type: Permanent contract 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. Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 09:00 - 17:24, week 2: 09:00 - 17:24 and week 3: 12:36 - 21:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off). What’s in it for you? • Salary: £31,429.00 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 12:36 - 21:00 shift. • Additional weekend suppl ement on Saturday (£41.68 per shift) is applicable. • 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. 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 Fleet Workshop Assistant. • You’ll perform a range of tasks including tyre maintenance (re-grooving, fitting, inflation, balancing & puncture repairs). • You’ll complete basic repairs such as replacement of light bulbs, mirrors, doors and wiper blades. • You’ll be responsible for general maintenance tasks such as fluid top ups, pressure washing vehicles, loading and unloading of test weights etc. • You’ll perform minor body repairs, assisting vehicle technicians, and complete MOT vehicle presentations. • You’ll be required to load and unload via a Forklift Truck (FLT), a licence is preferred but not essential. A bit about you Whilst full training will be provided, successful candidates should have previous experience of manual working, using both their hands and tools to complete tasks with a logical approach. There is the opportunity to achieve accreditation/qualification for compliance testing as part of your development. • Valid UK driving licence : You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience, a s you’ll ferry vehicles to and from customer premises. • High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively. • Flexible to service demands : you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.