Heavy Vehicle Technician - #2192077

Are you a qualified HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Vehicle Technician looking for your next opportunity in Leeds? Join Royal Mail, the UK's largest fleet operator, and work in a modern commercial vehicle workshop maintaining a varied fleet of HGVs and commercial vehicles.

We're recruiting a Level 3 qualified HGV Vehicle Technician at our Leeds Workshop, with the potential to earn £75,000+ including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - Average of 39.5 hours per week over the 6 week shift pattern including a 30 minute unpaid meal break rotating shift pattern;

Week 1 – 06:00 – 15:00 Wednesday to Sunday

Week 2 – 06:00 – 15:00 Monday to Friday

Week 3 – 13:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday

Week 4 – 06:00 – 15:00 Monday to Wednesday and 06:00 until 15:00 Saturday and Sunday

Week 5 – 06:00 – 15:00 Monday to Thursday and 06:00 until 10:00 Friday

Week 6 – 21:30 – 06:00 Monday to Thursday

Whilst there is some flexibility in relation to non-working days, these must be agreed with the workshop manager at the point of appointment and will be subject to operational requirements.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £40,906 plus a night shift allowance of £135.32 per week when working the 21:30 - 06:00 shift and a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working 13:00 - 22:00 shift.

• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and Sunday (£107.33 per shift) is applicable.

• 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.

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 carry out inspections, diagnostics, servicing, maintenance and repairs across a range of HGVs, trailers and associated mechanical equipment.

• You'll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair heavy goods vehicles.

• You'll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

What you'll need as an HGV Vehicle Technician

• Qualified mechanic: you're fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent). You've got your own toolkit for standard repairs.

• Varied vehicle experience: Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Vehicle Technician, with experience maintaining and repairing heavy commercial vehicles.

• 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.