Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Technician

Royal Mail Group; London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job description

Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Technician

Location: North London Bodyshop, Unit A, Kentish Town Business Park, Regis Road, London NW5 3RR.

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 Body Repair Technician at North London Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £42,000 per annum.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks), working between 06:00 and 14:30 Monday to Friday.

What’s in it for you?

1. Salary: £42,558 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, maintaining our vehicles is a real team effort. You will work on a range of makes and models, performing a full range of vehicle body repairs from small dents to major accident repairs and panel replacement on all types of vehicles in our fleet. You’ll receive extensive training and full induction to ensure you have the skills to complete the job. With career progression opportunities, you can make your mark at Royal Mail.

A team player who takes pride in their work, you’ll be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done effectively. You will need to be qualified to an industry recognised standard in vehicle body repairs up to Level 3.

You will need to have a full driving licence - large goods vehicle (LGV) preferred. You’ll need to work well with the wider team while also confidently taking the initiative when necessary.

We’re offering a supportive and clean working environment, one where you can make real progress.

A bit about you

1. Qualified Body Repair Technician: Fully qualified in Vehicle Body Repairs up to Level 3.
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 ensure the job is done effectively.
5. Flexible to service demands: Able to work on a flexible shift rota, 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 your interview questions in advance, ensuring 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 to inclusion means that we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we’re proud to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.