Vehicle Technician

Job reference: 339351

Location:
Carmarthen 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 Carmarthen Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45k including overtime.

Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 – 14:00, week 2: 13:25 – 21:30). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 – 14:25 (with a weekday day off).

• Salary: £39,715 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:25 – 21:30 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 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.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

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.

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern, fully equipped workshops.

• Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent) with your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience:
  Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g., LCV / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• High working standards: take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and always willing to support your team where necessary.

If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.