Heavy Vehicle Technician (Hiring Immediately)

Description:

Location: North West Hub
Salary: Up to £70,000 including overtime and allowances
 
Are you a Level 3 qualified mechanic 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.
 
Contact: Permanent
 
Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern;

week 1: Monday - Wednesday 06:00 - 14:24 Thursday and Friday rota day off Saturday 06:00 - 14:00 Sunday 06:00 - 12:00

 week 2: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:24

week 3: Monday - Friday 13:00 - 21:24 
 
What’s in it for you?
 
•    Salary: £40,906 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working 13:00 - 21:24.  
•    Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and/or Sunday (£107.33 per shift) is applicable.   
•    22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to buy 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.

•    You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*.  

 
A bit about the role
 
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 work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, using both specialist tooling and your own tools for maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.

Training & Progression

We actively invest in technicians who want to grow:
o    MOT & Inspection standards
o    LOLER certification
o    Advanced vehicle diagnostics

 
A bit about you

•    Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (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.
 
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

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