Qualifications
Qualified mechanic: you're fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair 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.
* Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
* 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.
What We Offer
We offer the opportunity to upskill through a fully funded structured training programme, leading to an industry-recognised equivalent IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company, including salary.
Working Hours
Full time 39.5 hours per week rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00-14:30, week 2: 13:00-21:30. 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00-14:00 (with a weekday day off). Permanent night shift also available
Monday to Thursday 21:30-06:00, Friday 18:30-24:00. When scheduled to work Saturday the hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 20:30-06:00 Friday start at 19:00 finish Saturday at 06:00. Saturday working will be on a rota 1 in 3 weeks. Night shift allowance £126.08 per week plus £40 for Saturday morning finish.
Salary and Allowances
Salary: £34,000 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00-21:30 shift. Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£40 per shift). £126.08 per week night shift allowance plus £40 Saturday morning finish.
Benefits
* 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.
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.
Responsibilities
* You'll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, 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 heavy goods vehicles.
* You'll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
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