Vehicle Technician

Role overview

Royal Mail is hiring a Level 3 qualified mechanic for its Chelmsford Workshop on a permanent basis. This role offers a stable opportunity within a commercial vehicle workshop, supporting one of the UK’s largest and greenest fleet operations. The position has the potential to earn up to £50,000 including overtime.

Working pattern

This is a full-time role of 39.5 hours per week. The shift rota alternates between 06:00 to 14:30 in week one and 11:30 to 20:00 in week two. You will also need to work one Saturday in every three, with a weekday off in lieu.

Compensation and benefits

The base pay is £40,906 per year. A Saturday supplement of £53.66 per shift applies for weekend work. There may also be a welcome bonus of £1,500, subject to terms and conditions. Additional benefits include 22.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday entitlement increasing with service and the option to buy extra leave. You will also receive a company-matched pension, financial benefits, PPE and image clothing including overalls and steel toe-capped boots, a personalised annual training and development plan, and access to discounts on shopping, technology, travel, days out, and family social activities.

What the job involves

You will be part of a team responsible for keeping a large mixed fleet in service, including conventional fuel vehicles and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs. The workshop environment is modern and fully equipped, with both specialist tools and shared equipment available. The role includes working on a broad range of makes and models as the fleet continues to be modernised.

Key duties

• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own toolkit to complete routine maintenance and repairs on light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Work with specialist tooling and shared workshop equipment as required.

About you

• You are a fully qualified mechanic at IMI Level 3 in light or heavy vehicle maintenance, or hold an equivalent qualification.
• You have hands-on experience as a vehicle technician across a broad range of vehicles, such as LCVs and HGVs.
• You hold a full manual UK driving licence; an HGV licence with trailer experience would be preferred.
• You maintain strong standards in your work and focus on completing tasks effectively and correctly.
• You can adapt to a flexible shift rota and are willing to support the team when needed.

Additional information

Job reference: 337566. Location: Chelmsford Workshop, Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom. The advertised pay and bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.