Vehicle Technician

Job reference: 330603

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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at St Albans Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £48,000, including overtime.

Full time – 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Rotating shift pattern: week 1: 06:00-14:30, week 2: 07:00-15:30. Saturday working will be required on an ad hoc basis.

• Salary: £45,675 per annum
• 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.
• Subject to terms and conditions.

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, diagnostics, 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 of light and heavy goods vehicles.
• You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

• Qualified mechanic: fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You have your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience:
  Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV.
• Valid UK driving licence:
  You hold a full manual UK driving licence.
• 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 and are always willing to support your team where necessary.

* Bonus is subject to terms and conditions.

This is an equal opportunity employer.