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Heavy Vehicle Technician - Nights
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Heavy Vehicle Technician - Nights
Do you want to join the largest fleet operator in the UK? Are you a vehicle technician who is looking for a fresh challenge and would like experience working in a commercial vehicle environment? If so, Royal Mail is the place for you!
We are now recruiting Heavy Vehicle Technicians at Peterborough Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k-60k including overtime.
Salary: £40,906 per annum plus a night shift allowance of £588.41 per month. A Saturday attendance supplement of £53.66 is paid every third week.
Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks).
The role operates on a rotating three week shift pattern; Week 1 Monday to Thursday: 21:00 – 06:00 Friday: 20:30 – midnight | Week 2: Monday to Thursday: 21:00 – 06:00 Friday: 20:30 – midnight | Week 3: Monday to Thursday: 21:30 – 06:00 Friday: 22:30 – 06:00 (finishing Saturday morning).
Benefits
- 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) on entry, with the option to purchase more, rising with service
- You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*
- A competitive company pension scheme
- A great opportunity to develop your career working for the largest fleet operator in the UK
- Modern workshop facilities and equipment
- PPE and image clothing (including overalls and steel toe capped boots) supplied
- Annual training and development plan provided
- Development and progression opportunities into management structure
- *payment is subject to terms and conditions.
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The Role
With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, meeting the challenge of maintaining our vehicles is a real team effort. With the opportunity to work on a range of makes and models of vehicle, there couldn’t be a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.
We are looking for professional vehicle technicians to perform a full range of inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicle, trailers and mechanical equipment operated by Royal Mail Group. As a team player who takes real pride in their work, you’ll be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done effectively.
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As an experienced technician you will have your own personal toolkit equipped to undertake routine maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Specialist tooling and equipment will be provided for common use by everyone within the workshop.
Successful candidates must be fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification) and have proven (via CV) experience of working on a wide range of vehicles for example HGV. We also require you to have a full manual driving licence (LGV preferred with trailer experience).
With career progression and development opportunities, you’ll be able to make your mark at Royal Mail. If you want to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, please click ‘Apply now’.
Job Reference: 333189
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