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Vehicle Technician - Norwich Workshop (NR1 1AA)

Job details
Posting date: 13 April 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 May 2024
Location: Norwich, NR1 1AA
Company: Royal Mail
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1015087401

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Summary

Do you want to join the largest fleet operator in the UK? Do you want to take the next step and develop your career?

Salary: £35,364 per annum.
Plus, Yearly allowances of £850
Plus, You will be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1500 for a limited period only so don’t miss out.

Contract Type: ​Permanent

Working Hours: ​Full time​ - ​39.5​ hours per week. (Rotating shift pattern, overtime can be worked either side of the start/finish time if available)
Week 1: 06:00 - 14:30
Week 2: 07:30 - 16:00
Week 3: 10:30 - 20:00


22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) on entry, with the option to purchase more, rising with service

A Royal Mail Technician can expect to earn over £70,000 per annum including overtime.

Scheduled Saturday working will be required on a rotational basis, once every 3 weeks, Overtime will also be available on the remaining Saturdays if required. A Weekend supplement of £50 would be applicable for working 1 in 3 Saturdays as part of a Scheduled duty.

Royal Mail Fleet is a great part of the business to work for with a competitive pension on offer, plus the added security of being part of a company that has existed for 500 years with a workforce of 130,000 employees, so come and join our team.

Benefits

• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) on entry, with the option to purchase more, rising with service
• A 39.5 hour working week (excluding meal breaks)
• A competitive company pension scheme
• A great opportunity to develop your career working for the largest fleet operator in the UK
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment
• PPE and image clothing (including overalls and steel toe capped boots) supplied
• Annual training and development plan provided
• Development and progression opportunities into management structure

The Role

With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, meeting the challenge of maintaining our vehicles is a real team effort. With the opportunity to work on a range of makes and models of vehicle, there couldn’t be a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

We are looking for professional vehicle technicians to perform a full range of inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicle, trailers and mechanical equipment operated by Royal Mail Group. As a team player who takes real pride in their work, you’ll be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done effectively.

As an experienced technician you will have your own personal toolkit equipped to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light/heavy vehicles. Specialist tooling and equipment will be provided for common use by everyone within the workshop.

Successful candidates must be fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification) and have proven (via CV) experience of working on a wide range of vehicles for example LCV/LGV's

We also require you to have a full manual driving licence (LGV preferred with trailer experience).

With career progression and development opportunities, you’ll be able to make your mark at Royal Mail.

If you want to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, please click ‘Apply now’.

Job Reference: 304120

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

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