Royal Mail Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join to apply for the Vehicle Technician - Level 2 role at Royal Mail. Job type: Permanent contract.
Location: Hemel Hempstead Workshop. Working hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 – 14:30, week 2: 13:30 – 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).
Overtime is paid at 1.25 x the hourly rate.
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 light / heavy goods vehicles.
* You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
What’s in it for you?
* Salary: £34,000 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£40 per shift).
* 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.
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 LCV / HGV.
* Valid UK driving license: You hold a full manual UK driving license, 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.
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.
Employment details
* Job type: Permanent contract
* Location: Hemel Hempstead Workshop
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Freight and Package Transportation
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. We may provide adjustments to support you during the hiring process if required — please discuss with your recruiter when contacted.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit the official site. Royal Mail Group is a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and especially encourages applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
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