Fleet Assistant - Night Shift

Job reference: 340357

Location: F&MS SC North West Hub, Omega Park, Warrington, WA5 3UY 

Job type: Permanent contract

Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? 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 a Fleet Assistant at the North West Hub Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £45k including overtime .

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 21:26 - 06:00)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £32,372 plus a shift allowance of £135.32 per week when working the 21:26 - 06:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£42.93 per shift) is applicable. 
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service. 
• 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.

A bit 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. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Fleet Workshop Assistant.

• You’ll perform a range of tasks including tyre maintenance (re-grooving, fitting, inflation, balancing & puncture repairs).
• You’ll complete basic repairs such as replacement of light bulbs, mirrors, doors and wiper blades.
• You’ll be responsible for general maintenance tasks such as fluid top ups, pressure washing vehicles, loading and unloading of test weights etc.
• You’ll perform minor body repairs, assisting vehicle technicians, and complete MOT vehicle presentations.
• You’ll be required to load and unload via a Forklift Truck (FLT), a licence is preferred but not essential.

A bit about you

Whilst full training will be provided, successful candidates should have previous experience of manual working, using both their hands and tools to complete tasks with a logical approach. There is the opportunity to achieve accreditation/qualification for compliance testing as part of your development.

• Valid UK driving license : You hold a full manual UK driving license, preferably an HGV license with trailer experience, as you’ll ferry vehicles to and from customer premises.
• High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands : you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.