Vehicle Mechanic (Electrical Training)

Royal Mail Group is hiring an IMI Level 3 qualified Vehicle Mechanic for their Swindon Workshop. This full-time position involves performing inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of vehicles. The role offers a salary of up to £70k with benefits, including a welcome bonus, annual leave, and a pension scheme. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and be flexible with shifts.
Location: Swindon Workshop 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 an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Swindon Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £70k per annum including overtime. Working Hours: Full time - 39.5hrs hours per week (rotating shift pattern; You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off) Salary: £38,114 per annum plus a weekly shift allowance of £84.06 when working the shift ending at 21:00 • Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable. • You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500. • 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. • The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024. * 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. Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles. • Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence. • Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.