Heavy Vehicle Technician - Nights

Royal Mail is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technician to join their team at the Bristol Workshop on a permanent contract. This role offers stability and variety, working with the largest fleet operator in the UK. If you are a qualified mechanic looking for a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment, apply now!

The position operates on a rotating three-week night shift pattern, with potential to earn up to £70k including overtime. We are investing in modernizing our fleet, providing an opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models.

Company Overview

At Royal Mail, we connect companies, customers, and communities across the UK, delivering a universal postal service to over 29 million addresses. As one of the UK's leading companies, we are focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: £40,906 per annum plus a night shift allowance of £588.41 per month. A Saturday attendance supplement of £53.66 is paid every third week.
• Job Type: Full-time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks)
• Qualifications: IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent
• Experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example HGV.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• Use personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Utilize specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern, fully equipped workshops.
• Maintain Royal Mail's fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs.
• Work on a variety of makes and models as the fleet is modernized.

Requirements

• Qualified mechanic: IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent.
• Possession of own personal toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: Full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• High working standards and pride in work.
• Flexibility to work on a flexible shift rota and support the team.

Benefits

• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift).
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
• Excellent company-matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
• Chance to develop career with 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.