Vehicle Technician (Hiring Immediately) at Royal Mail, Bristol

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Location: Bristol 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 Bristol Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time  - 39.5 hours per week, 5 over 6 days per week. Current shift is a rotating shift pattern week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 07:00 - 15:30 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00. You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off) 

There may be a possibility that a night shift is also implemented in to the shift pattern in the future. 

What’s in it for you?

 •   Salary: £40,906 plus a shift allowance of £90.12 per week when working the late shift (22:00 finish).
•    Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 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.

*    Payment iss ubject to terms and conditions. 

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, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
•    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 of this fantastic opportunity.

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