Vehicle Technician - HGV and LCV

Job reference: 339555

Location:
Glasgow 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 Level 3 qualified HGV and LCV mechanics at Glasgow Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 09:45 - 18:00 and week 3: 13:45 - 21:45). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturday and Sunday 06:00 - 14:30 (with weekday days off)

• Salary: £40,906 per annum plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:45 - 21:45 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and Sunday (£107.33 per shift) is applicable.
• 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 will 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 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.