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.
Responsibilities
* Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
* Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles.
* Utilise specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern, fully equipped workshops.
Qualifications
* Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). Own 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 licence, preferably with HGV licence and trailer experience.
* High working standards: pride in work and dedication to effective outcomes.
* Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and support your team when necessary.
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. The interview is the first step, and we will provide you with interview questions in advance so you can present your best examples.
A bit about the role:
We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Southampton Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £65 k per annum including overtime. Working hours: full‑time – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 – 14:30, week 2: 10:30 – 19:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).
What’s in it for you?
* Salary: £39,715 per annum.
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturdays (£52.10 per shift).
* Eligibility 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.
* 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 your family.
* Chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
* Payments made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.
We value trust and our people. Royal Mail takes pride in its diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. We are committed to inclusion and welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners. If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. We are a Forces family‑friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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