Vehicle Technician

Job reference : 327361

Location : Crick 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 an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Crick Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours :  Full time - 39.5 hours per week.

Rotating 3 week shift pattern; example rotation week 1 : working between 06 : 00 - 14 : 30 Tuesday - Saturday, week 2 : working between 13 : 00 - 21 : 30 Monday to Friday week 3 : working between 06 : 00 - 14 : 30 Sunday to Thursday.

Permanent night shift also available - shift pattern; Monday to Thursday 21 : 30 to 06 : 00 and Friday 18 : 30 to 24 : 00.  When scheduled to work Saturday the hours are : Tuesday to Thursday 20 : 30 to 06 : 00 | Friday start at 19 : 00 finish Saturday at 06 : 00) Saturday working will be on a rota 1 in 3 weeks.  Night shift allowance is £126.08 per week plus £40 for Saturday morning finish

What’s in it for you?

• Salary : £39,715 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13 : 00 - 21 : 30   shift and £131.38 Night allowance for the permanent nights.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) and Sunday (£104.20 per shift) is applicable.
• You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.
• 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.

A bit about you

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

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