Entry Level · Level 2
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- £36,391 per year plus shift allowance and weekend supplement.
- IMI Level 2 qualified mechanic required with experience on LCV/HGV.
- Full-time, permanent contract with a rotating shift pattern including Saturdays.
- Opportunity to upskill to IMI Level 3 qualification.
- Based at Milton Keynes Workshop.
About the Role
Royal Mail is seeking a qualified mechanic to join their team at the Milton Keynes Workshop on a permanent contract.
Working Hours
- Full time: 39.5 hours per week.
- Rotating shift pattern: Week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, Week 2: 13:30 - 22:00.
- Required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays, with a weekday day off.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £36,391 per year, plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
- Additional weekend supplement: £42.93 per Saturday shift.
- Holiday: 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service, with the option to purchase more.
- Pension: Excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
- Training & Development: A customised annual training and development plan, with opportunities to upskill through a fully funded structured programme leading to an industry-recognised equivalent IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company.
- Workwear: PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
- Discounts: Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising.
- Overtime: Paid at 1.4 x the hourly rate.
About the Role
- Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
- Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
- Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern, fully equipped workshops.
About you
- Qualifications: Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent).
- Experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
- Tools: Own personal toolkit for standard repairs.
- License: Valid UK driving license. HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
- Work Ethic: High working standards, taking pride in work and ensuring jobs are done effectively.
- Flexibility: Able to work on a flexible shift rota and support the team where necessary.