HGV and LCV Technicians - Edinburgh Workshop

Job reference: Location: Edinburgh Workshop   Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.   We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Edinburgh Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £70k including overtime.Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern.Working 5 over 7 days (week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: Day shift: 10:00 - 18:30 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00).Weekend working will be required on a rotational basis, one Saturday and one Sunday every 3 weeks.  They can be split and worked separate weekends or, they can be worked back to back. (with a weekday day/s off).   What’s in it for you?   •    Salary: £40,906 plus a shift allowance of £91 per week when working 13:30 - 22:00 shift.•    Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and/or Sunday (£107.33 per shift) per attendance. •    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.   A bit 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 perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment. •    You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.•    You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.   A bit about you •    Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.•    Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.•    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.   Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.   #LI-POST #LIMRT