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Fleet Maintenance Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

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Oxford

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GBP 38,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their dynamic team in Oxford. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including both traditional and electric models. You'll be responsible for performing a full range of inspections and repairs, utilizing your own toolkit and access to modern equipment. With a permanent contract and a competitive salary, this position promises stability and the opportunity for professional growth. Join a company committed to environmental excellence and employee development, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,500
22.5 days annual holiday
Company matched pension scheme
Customised training and development plan
PPE and image clothing supplied
Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

  • Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
  • Use personal toolkit and access shared equipment in workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance
Diagnostic Skills
Repair Procedures
Team Collaboration
Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Tools

Personal Toolkit
Specialist Tooling

Job description

Job Description Vehicle Technician

Job reference: 321762

Location: Oxford 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 an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Oxford Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 09:30 - 18:00).

What’s in it for you?

  1. Salary: £38,114 per annum.
  2. You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.
  3. 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
  4. An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
  5. The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
  6. PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
  7. Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
  8. The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

* 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.

  1. You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
  2. You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
  3. You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

  1. Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
  2. Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
  3. Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence.
  4. High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
  5. 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 on this fantastic opportunity.

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 us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment means that we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

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