Posted: 7h ago
The role
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description:
Join us as a mechanic and help us deliver what matters by keeping our vehicles on the roads. The size and diversity of our fleet means you'll have the opportunity to develop and expand your mechanical skills — help repair and maintain light vans, tractor and trailer units and our growing alternative fuel fleet. If you're a car mechanic, we'll offer training so you can learn how to repair HGVs, too.
What you'll get:
A competitive salary of £38,355 per annum, plus shift premium of £4.61 per hour (between 8pm-6am) and overtime at time and a half.
A company pension scheme, holiday pay, life assurance, discounts at major retailers (including Apple and cinemas) and attractions (including Alton Towers and The London Eye), plus many more benefits
Industry-leading training, including electric vehicle training, HGV licence upgrade programme and workshop manager qualification
Opportunities to progress with our 'promotion from within' policy
General tool allowance of £30 per month gross
Avail of our referral scheme and earn £1000 when you recommend other mechanics to UPS and they remain with us for six months
What you'll do:
Work flexible shift patterns: you must be able to work Monday to Friday either from 6:00am to 2:30pm; or 12:00pm to 8:30pm. The team will provide flexibility.
Keep our iconic vehicles on the road by expertly handling a variety of repairs and maintenance on our large fleet
Carry out regular maintenance inspections, complete online records and control stock
Work with your fellow mechanics to achieve maintenance targets quickly, safely and reliably
Your Skills
Initiative, planning skills and a flexible, enthusiastic approach
City & Guilds (of at least lvl 2) or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics is mandatory
Full UK driving license is mandatory
A C1, 7.5-tonne license is mandatory.
Location: Abingdon
Is this the challenge you've been waiting for? Apply now!
Our love of logistics is fuelled by our passion for people. That's why we're committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality across UPS — from the application process to our everyday workplace culture.
Employee Type: Permanent
How we recruit:
UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Employee Type:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
