Heavy Vehicle Technician - Nights

Location: Bristol 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 Level 3 qualified mechanic at Bristol Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k including overtime.

Job reference: 333390

£40,906 per annum plus a night shift allowance of £588.41 per month. A Saturday attendance supplement of £53.66 is paid every third week.

Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). The role operates on a rotating three week shift pattern;
Week 1 Monday to Thursday: 21:00 – 06:00 Friday: 20:30 – midnight | Week 2:
Monday to Thursday: 21:00 – 06:00 Friday: 20:30 – midnight | Week 3:
Monday to Thursday: 21:30 – 06:00 Friday: 22:30 – 06:00 (finishing Saturday morning). Our shift patterns may change over time as our operational needs develop, so we’re looking for someone who can be flexible when required.

• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift)
• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.