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Vehicle Technician - Basingstoke
Royal Mail Group
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Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Job reference: 345532 Location: Basingstoke 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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Basingstoke Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50,000 pa including overtime. Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week. Rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:24, week 2: 08:06 - 16:30 . You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (06:00 - 14:24), with a weekday day off. What’s in it for you? • Salary: £40,906 per annum. • Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift). • You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.* • 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. * Payment is subject to terms and conditions. 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 exampl e LCV. • Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence. • 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. #LI-POST #LIMRT