Hgv Trailer Technician / Mechanic (Level 3) - Training Provided

Location: Crick, Northampton, NN6 7GZ
Salary : £60,624 per annum guaranteed earnings (£40,906 basic salary plus shift and workshop allowances), with additional overtime opportunities

Are you a Level 3 Vehicle Technician, HGV Mechanic, or Trailer Technician looking to upskill or specialise in Double Decker Trailers?

Whether you’re an experienced Trailer or Double Decker Trailer (DDT) technician , or a Level 3 qualified heavy vehicle technician looking to develop your skills, this is your opportunity to take your career further with Royal Mail Fleet – one of the UK’s largest, greenest, and most recognisable fleet operators.

We’re opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art 16-bay trailer workshop at our Midlands Super Hub , and we’re looking for skilled technicians who want more from their career, with full training, progression opportunities, and long-term stability.

Location : The role will initially be based at our Crick / Coventry workshop (additional travel expenses will be covered), before moving to the Midlands Super Hub by late 2026.

What you’ll earn

• £40,906 basic salary
• £15,450 Defined Workshop allowance
• £2,736 Weekend Allowance (based on 1 in 3 weekends)
• £1,532 Late Shift Allowance (based on 1 in 3 weeks)

Total earnings: £60,624 per annum

Overtime and shift allowances

• Overtime at £27.79 per hour (£29.78 per hour on bank holidays)
• Weekend bonus supplement of £53.66 per Saturday shift and £107.33 per Sunday shift
• Late shift attendance allowance £90.21 per week (1 in 3 weeks)

Shift pattern

• 39.5 hours per week on a 3-week rotating shift pattern:
• Week 1 – Early: 06:00-14:30 (Mon-Fri)
• Week 2 – Mids & Weekend: x3 days Mon-Fri 09:30-18:00, plus Saturday & Sunday 06:00-14:30 (with 2 days off mid-week)
• Week 3 – Late: 13:30-22:00 (Mon-Fri)

What you’ll be doing

• Service, maintain and repair trailers (including DDTs), HGVs and LCVs
• Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), vehicle inspections, diagnostics & fault-finding
• Work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, using both specialist tooling and your own tools for maintenance
• Play a key role in keeping one of the UK’s largest fleets operational

Training & Progression

• Double Decker Trailer (DDT) training
• MOT & Inspection standards
• LOLER certification
• Advanced vehicle diagnostics
• Electric HGV maintenance training

Plus, progression opportunities into supervisory and management roles are available.

Benefits

• 22.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
• Option to buy extra leave days
• Excellent company-matched pension scheme
• Variety of voluntary benefits and company discounts
• Full PPE & uniform provided (including overalls and steel toe capped boots)
• Modern workshop environment
• Ongoing training & development

Who we’re looking for

• IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic (heavy vehicle maintenance) or equivalent recognised vehicle maintenance qualification
• Experience in vehicle maintenance or trailer work
• Interest in DDT / HGV progression (if not already qualified)
• Full manual UK driving licence (C1, C+E desirable, not essential)
• Flexible to service demands and able to work on a shift rota
• Team player with pride in workmanship

Looking to develop your career as a HGV or Trailer Technician? Join Royal Mail Fleet and develop your skills in HGV trailer and Double Decker Trailer maintenance, with specialist training and long-term career progression.