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Vehicle Technician - Level 2
Royal Mail Group
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Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
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 Level 2 qualified mechanics at Hemel Hempstead Workshop on a Permanent contract. Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 13:30 - 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off). What’s in it for you? • Salary: £36,491 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift. Overtime is paid at 1.4 x the hourly rate. • Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£42.93 per shift) is applicable. • 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 (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair 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 license: You hold a full manual UK driving license, HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous. • 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. We offer the opportunity to upskill through a fully funded structured training programme, leading to an industry-recognised equivalent IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company, including salary. Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity. Job reference: 345683