Royal Mail
Level 3 HGV Trailer Technician - Night Shift
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Location: Crick, Northampton, NN6 7GZ
Salary: £66,215 guaranteed earnings, plus overtime opportunities
Are you an IMI Level 3 Vehicle Technician, HGV Mechanic, or Trailer Technician looking to upskill or specialise in Double Decker Trailers (DDTs)?
Whether you’re an experienced Trailer or Double Decker Trailer (DDT) technician, or a Level 3 qualified heavy vehicle technician looking to develop your skills, this is your opportunity to take your career further with Royal Mail Fleet – one of the UK’s largest, greenest, and most recognisable fleet operators.
We’re building a brand-new, state-of-the-art 16-bay trailer workshop at our Midlands Super Hub, and we’re looking for skilled technicians who want more from their career, with full training, progression opportunities, and long-term stability.
Location: The role will initially be based at our Crick / Coventry workshop (additional travel expenses will be covered), before moving to the Midlands Super Hub by late 2026.
What You’ll Earn
- £40,906 Basic salary
- £15,450 Defined Workshop allowance
- £7,060 Night shift allowance
- £2,799 Saturday supplement
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Total earnings: £66,215 per annum
Overtime and Shift Allowances
- Overtime at £27.79 per hour (£29.78 per hour on bank holidays)
- Weekend bonus supplement of £53.66 per Saturday shift
- Night attendance allowance £588.41 per month
Shift pattern - 39.5 hours per week Monday - Saturday 21:30 - 06:00
What You’ll Be Doing
- Service, maintain and repair trailers (including DDTs), HGVs and LCVs
- Carry out PMIs, inspections, diagnostics & fault-finding
- Work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, using both specialist tooling and your own tools for maintenance
- Play a key role in keeping one of the UK’s largest fleets operational
Training & Progression
We actively invest in technicians who want to grow:
- Double Decker Trailer (DDT) training
- MOT & Inspection standards
- LOLER certification
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics
- Electric HGV maintenance training
Plus, progression opportunities into Supervisory and Management roles is available.
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Benefits
- 22.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
- Option to buy extra leave days
- Excellent company-matched pension scheme
- Variety of voluntary benefits and company discounts
- Full PPE & uniform provided (including overalls and steel toe capped boots)
- Modern workshop environment
- Ongoing training & development
Who We’re Looking For
- IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic (heavy vehicle maintenance) or equivalent
- Experience in vehicle maintenance or trailer work
- Interest in DDT / HGV progression (if not already qualified)
- Full manual UK driving licence (C1, C+E desirable, not essential)
- Flexible to service demands and able to work on a shift rota
- Team player with pride in workmanship
Looking to move in HGVs or Trailers, or develop your DDT skills? Join Royal Mail and build a long-term career in commercial vehicles. Apply now to secure a role in our new Midlands Super Hub workshop.
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