Entry Level · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn a guaranteed £60,624 per annum as a Level 3 HGV Trailer Technician / Mechanic.
- Service, maintain, and repair trailers, HGVs, and LCVs in a new, state-of-the-art workshop.
- Receive specialist training in Double Decker Trailers, MOT standards, diagnostics, and more.
- Work a 39.5-hour week on a rotating shift pattern with opportunities for overtime.
- Must hold an IMI Level 3 qualification in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent.
About the Role
Royal Mail Fleet is seeking skilled HGV Trailer Technicians / Mechanics to join their new state-of-the-art workshop at the Midlands Super Hub.
What You'll Do
- Service, maintain, and repair trailers (including Double Decker Trailers - DDTs), HGVs, and LCVs.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and fault-finding.
- Work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, utilizing specialist tooling and your own tools.
- Play a key role in maintaining one of the UK’s largest fleets.
Training & Progression
Royal Mail actively invests in technician development, offering:
- Double Decker Trailer (DDT) training
- MOT & Inspection standards certification
- LOLER certification
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics training
- Electric HGV maintenance training
Opportunities for progression into supervisory and management roles are also available.
What You'll Earn
- Guaranteed Earnings: £60,624 per annum
- Basic Salary: £40,906
- Defined Workshop Allowance: £15,450
- Weekend Allowance: £2,736 (based on 1 in 3 weekends)
- Late Shift Allowance: £1,532 (based on 1 in 3 weeks)
- Overtime: £27.79 per hour ( £29.78 on bank holidays)
- Shift Pattern: 39.5 hours per week on a 3-week rotating shift pattern (Early, Mids & Weekend, Late).
Benefits
- 22.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
- Option to buy extra leave days.
- Excellent company-matched pension scheme.
- Variety of voluntary benefits and company discounts.
- Full PPE & uniform provided (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
- Modern workshop environment.
- Ongoing training & development.
Who We're Looking For
- IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic (heavy vehicle maintenance) or equivalent recognised vehicle maintenance qualification.
- Experience in vehicle maintenance or trailer work.
- Interest in DDT / HGV progression (if not already qualified).
- Full manual UK driving licence (C1, C+E desirable, not essential).
- Flexible to service demands and able to work on a shift rota.
- Team player with pride in workmanship.
Apply now to join Royal Mail Fleet and develop your skills in HGV trailer and Double Decker Trailer maintenance.