Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

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Leicester Workshop

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime.

Full time – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1 & 2: 06:00‑14:30, week 3: 13:30‑22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

• Salary: £39,715 plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30‑22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift).
• Welcome bonus of £1,500 (if eligible).
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and the option to purchase more.
• Excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
• 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.
• Chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
• Payments made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.

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.
• Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

• Qualified mechanic – fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent) and your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience – proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV.
• Valid UK driving licence – full manual UK driving licence.
• High working standards – take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands – able to work on a flexible shift rota and always willing to support your team where necessary.

We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners. If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to ensure you don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

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