Heavy Vehicle Technician

Overview

Do you want to join the largest fleet operator in the UK? Royal Mail is recruiting Vehicle Technicians at Nottingham Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime.

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment operated by Royal Mail Group.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the job is done effectively and to a high standard.
• Operate on a range of makes and models of vehicles; use specialist tooling and equipment provided for common use by the workshop.

• Fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent).
• Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles (e.g., LCV/LGV).
• Full manual driving licence (LGV preferred with trailer experience).

• Working Hours:
  
  39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern: weeks 1 & 2 06:00–14:30, week 3 13:30–22:00). 1 in 3 Saturdays with a weekday day off.
• Salary: £39,715 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week for the 13:30–22:00 shift; weekend attendance allowance applies.
• Benefits: 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) on entry (rising with service); competitive company pension; PPE and image clothing provided; annual training and development plan; development and progression opportunities into management; potential welcome bonus of £1,500 (terms apply).

• Annual training and development plan provided; opportunities for progression into management roles.
• LCV-HGV training program; in-house and external training to develop skills for the HGV industry, including MOT inspection standards, LOLAR regulations training and vehicle diagnostics training.

We are the largest fleet operator in the UK. Royal Mail is committed to inclusion and representing diverse communities. We welcome applications from all individuals and encourage armed forces veterans and families to apply. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please discuss with your recruiter.

Royal Mail Group is committed to transparency about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails. We will provide interview questions in advance to help you prepare. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, please visit the official site.

If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, please apply now.

Job Reference: 335076