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Vehicle Technician - Level 2

Royal Mail
£36,391
Milton Keynes
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Salary of £36,391 plus shift and weekend allowances.
  • Work 39.5 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern, including 1 in 3 Saturdays.
  • Opportunity to upskill to IMI Level 3 qualification.
  • Based at Milton Keynes Workshop.

About the Role

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 Level 2 qualified mechanics at 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). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary: £36,391 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 and with the option to purchase more.
  • Pension: An excellent company-matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
  • Development: The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
  • Workwear: PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe-capped boots).
  • Discounts: Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
  • Overtime: Paid at 1.4 x the hourly rate.

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.

  • 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 our modern, fully equipped workshops.

About you

  • Qualified Mechanic: Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
  • Vehicle Experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
  • Driving License: Valid UK driving license. HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
  • High Standards: Take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
  • Flexible: Able to work on a flexible shift rota and willing to support your team where necessary.

We offer the opportunity to upskill through a fully funded structured training programme, leading to an industry-recognised equivalent IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company, including salary.