Vehicle Technician - Lincoln Workshop (LN5 7NU)

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 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 vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification) and have proven (via CV) experience of working on a wide range of vehicles for example LCV. We also require you to have a full manual driving licence

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.

Trust forms the foundation of everything we do in Royal Mail. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean 'your' interview. We want to give you the opportunity to shine. To enable you to do this, we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview taking place. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind. Royal Mail Group values both trust, and our people.

We are now recruiting Vehicle Technicians at Lincoln Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £40k including overtime.

Salary: £35,364 per annum

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week excluding meal breaks (rotating shift pattern of two weeks earlies and two weeks on a later day shift).

Early shift pattern: 06:00 - 14:30 Monday - Thursday and 06:00 - 14:00 Friday. Late shift: 09:30 - 18:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 16:00 Friday,

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


• 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