Vehicle Technician

Job reference: 343293

Location: Milton  Keynes 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 Level 3 qualified mechanic at Milton Keynes Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 13:30 -22:00).

Saturday working: 1 in 3 weeks with a day off in the week.

What’s in it for you?

•    Salary: £40,906 per annum, plus a £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
•    Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift).
•    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.

* Payment is subject to terms and conditions.

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 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.

A bit about you

•    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: Pr oven 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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