Vehicle Technician

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 an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Sheffield Workshop on a Permanent late shift contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including allowances and overtime.

Working Hours: Full time  - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks).  Week 1 & 2: 13:30 - 22:00 Monday to Friday; Week 3 13:30 - 22:00 Monday to Thursday & Saturday 06:00 - 14:00.

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 weekly shift allowance of £84.06 per week 
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 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.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

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.

• 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.

A bit about you

• 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 LCV / HGV.
• 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.