Heavy Vehicle Technician

Location

North West Hub

Salary

Up to £70k, including overtime and allowances.

Are you a Level 3 qualified mechanic 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.

Contact

Permanent

Working Hours

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: Monday - Wednesday 06:00 - 14:24 Thursday and Friday rota day off Saturday 06:00 - 14:00 Sunday 06:00 - 12:00, week 2: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:24 and week 3: Monday - Friday 13:00 - 21:24).

What’s in it for you?

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Salary

£40,906 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working 13:00 - 21:24.

• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and/or Sunday (£107.33 per shift) is applicable.
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to buy 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.
• You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*.

* 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 work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, using both specialist tooling and your own tools for maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.

Training & Progression

We actively invest in technicians who want to grow

o MOT & Inspection standards

o LOLER certification

o Advanced vehicle diagnostics

A bit about you

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Qualified mechanic

you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.

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Varied vehicle experience

Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.

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Valid UK driving licence

You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.

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High working standards

you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.

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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.

Job reference

340339

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