Royal Mail
Vehicle Technician
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Job reference: 341231
Location: Leeds 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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Leeds Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £75k including overtime.
Working Hours:
- Full time - Average of 39.5 hours per week over the 6 week shift pattern including a 30 minute unpaid meal break rotating shift pattern;
- Week 1: 06:00 – 15:00 Wednesday to Sunday
- Week 2: 06:00 – 15:00 Monday to Friday
- Week 3: 13:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday
- Week 4: 06:00 – 15:00 Monday to Wednesday and 06:00 until 15:00 Saturday and Sunday
- Week 5: 06:00 – 15:00 Monday to Thursday and 06:00 until 10:00 Friday
- Week 6: 21:30 – 06:00 Monday to Thursday
Whilst there is some flexibility in relation to non-working days, these must be agreed with the workshop manager at the point of appointment and will be subject to operational requirements.
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- Salary: £40,906 plus a night shift allowance of £135.32 per week when working the 21:30 - 06:00 shift and a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working 13:00 - 22:00 shift.
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and Sunday (£107.33 per shift) is applicable
- 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.
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.
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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 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 (Level 3 in Light 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 LCV.
- 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.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.
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