Job reference: 340974 Location: Newtownabbey Workshop
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 Level 3 qualified mechanic at Newtownabbey Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £65k including overtime.
Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) working 5 over 7 days per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 10:00 - 18:00 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00).
You’ll be scheduled to work one weekend in every three. This rotation includes a Saturday shift one week, followed by a Sunday shift the next time around with a weekday day off.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £40,906 per annum plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
- Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and Sunday (£107.33 per shift) per attendance.
- You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*
- 22.5 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.
- payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.
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 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.
A Bit About You
- Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
- Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
- 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.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.
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