Vehicle Technician

Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Location: Huntingdon Workshop

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Huntingdon Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £40,000 per annum.

Working Hours: Full time

• 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00
• 14:30, week 2: 13:30
• 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off) What’s in it for you?
• Salary: £38,114 per annum plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30
• 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable.
• 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.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

A bit about the role

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.

• 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
• 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. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.

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