Vehicle Technician - Level 2

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.
  
  Qualified mechanic: you're fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair 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 license: You hold a full manual UK driving license, HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
• 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.
We offer the opportunity to upskill through a fully funded structured training programme, leading to an industry-recognised equivalent IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company, including salary.

We're recruiting an Level 2 qualified mechanics at Thurrock Workshop on a Permanent contract. Overtime is paid at 1.4 x the hourly rate. Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:24, week 2: 11:36 - 20:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off). What's in it for you?
• Salary: £40,906, plus weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift).
• 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.