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
326144
Location
North West Hub Workshop
Working Hours
* Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Permanent night shift working 21:30‑06:00 5 nights Monday to Friday.
What's in it for you?
* Salary: £38,114 plus a night shift allowance of £126.08 per week.
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) paid weekly as the nightshift finishes Saturday morning.
* Possible welcome bonus of £1,500.
* 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
* You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
* You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles.
* You’ll also have access to 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). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
* Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example HGV. As this is a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) workshop, we are seeking Technicians with prior experience working on HGVs.
* Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
* 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 and always willing to support your team where necessary.
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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. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you with your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.
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