Job reference: 334304 Location: F&MS SC Chelmsford, Winsford Way, Chelmsford, CM2 5AA Workshop 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 5 over 7 days - 39.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:30. You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off) What’s in it for you? Salary: £31,429 per annum. Additional weekend supplement 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 license: You hold a full manual UK driving license, preferably an HGV license with trailer experience, as 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. Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity. Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people. Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.