IMI Level 3 Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations. Job reference: 327361Location: Crick 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 IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Crick Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70,000 per annum including overtime. Working Hours: Full time 39.5 hours per week. Rotating 3 week shift pattern; example rotation week 1: working between 06:00 - 14:30 Tuesday. Saturday, week 2: working between 13:00 - 21:30 Monday to Friday week 3: working between 06:00 - 14:30 Sunday to Thursday. Permanent night shift also available: shift pattern; Monday to Thursday 21:30 to 06:00 and Friday 18:30 to 24:00. When scheduled to work Saturday the hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 20:30 to 06:00 | Friday start at 19:00 finish Saturday at 06:00) Saturday working will be on a rota 1 in 3 weeks. Night shift allowance is £126.08 per week plus £40 for Saturday morning finish. What’s in it for you? Salary: £39,715 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:00-21:30 shift and £131.38 night allowance for the permanent nights. Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) and Sunday (£104.20 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. The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024. 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 (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle 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 licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience for Heavy Technicians. 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. Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr