Job reference: 338026
Location: Thurrock Workshop
Job Overview
We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Thurrock Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k 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).
Benefits
* Salary: £44,345
* Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) is applicable.
* 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.
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.
Qualifications
* Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You have 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 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.
Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.
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