Vehicle Technician

Job reference: 332372

Location: North London Workshop, Unit A, Kentish Town Business Park, Regis Road, London, NW5 3RR

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 North London Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks).

Three week rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 06:00 - 14:30 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00) Saturday working will be required on a rotational basis once every 3 weeks. This workshop is not currently operational on a Sunday.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £45,675 per annum plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and/or Sunday (£107.33 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.

* Payments are subject 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 (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.