Posted: 8 June
The role
Job reference: 329825 Location: Preston Workshop 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. We’re recruiting an Level 3 qualified mechanic at Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k per annum including overtime (shift depending). Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 6:00 - 14:30, and week 3: 13:18 - 21:42. You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays (with two days off in the week). We also have a permanent Night Shift Available Working Monday to Friday 20:30 - 06:15. What’s in it for you? • Salary: £40,906 per annum plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:18 - 21:42 shift. The Night shift attracts a weekly shift allowance of £135.32 • Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66) or Sunday (£107.33 per shift) is applicable. • You may be eligible 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. • 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. * Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions. 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 Vehicle Technician. • 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 light / 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: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance 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. • 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. 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.
