Vehicle Technician


Royal Mail Group
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£38,114 per annum

Job Highlights
  • Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move?
  • We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Bristol Workshop on a Permanent contract.
  • We offer welcome bonus, company matched pension scheme, exclusive discounts on shopping.
Job Requirements/Description

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 Bristol Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £50,000 per annum including overtime.

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 licence: You hold a 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.

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
  • Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 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.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.50 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 08:00 - 16:30 and week 3: 13:30 -22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

Royal Mail Group
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£38,114 per annum

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