Mechanic (Southampton)

2 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom UPS United Kingdom Full time
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.


Mechanic

Location:
Southampton

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.

Your Benefits

  • A competitive basic salary of £35,901, plus shift premium (£4.32 per hour between 8pm6am) 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
  • Industryleading training, including electric vehicle training, HGC 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

Hours

  • Shift pattern:
07:00 - 15:30 Day shift

13:00 - 21:30 Late shift

Week on week off
Or we would consider permanent late shift

13:00 - 21:30 Late shift

Your Tasks

  • 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
  • Full C1 UK driving licence
  • City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics grade 3

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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