Job reference: 321493

Location: Swindon Workshop

Job type: Permanent contract

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 are recruiting a Fleet Workshop Assistant at Swindon Workshop on a permanent contract.

Shift Working Hours: Full time 5 over 7 days  - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:24, week 2: 12:06 - 21:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

•    Salary: £30,162 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 12:06 - 21:00 shift.
•    Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£40 per shift).
•    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.
•    The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

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 Fleet Workshop Assistant.

•    You’ll perform a range of tasks including tyre maintenance (re-grooving, fitting, inflation, balancing & puncture repairs).
•    You’ll complete basic repairs such as replacement of light bulbs, mirrors, doors and wiper blades.
•    You’ll be responsible for general maintenance tasks such as fluid top ups, pressure washing vehicles, loading and unloading of test weights etc.
•    You’ll perform minor body repairs, assisting vehicle technicians, and complete MOT vehicle presentations.
•    You’ll be required to load and unload via a Forklift Truck (FLT), a licence is preferred but not essential.

A bit about you

Whilst full training will be provided, successful candidates should have previous experience of manual working, using both their hands and tools to complete tasks with a logical approach. There is the opportunity to achieve accreditation/qualification for compliance testing as part of your development.

•    Valid UK driving license: You hold a full manual UK driving license, preferably an HGV license level 1  as you’ll ferry vehicles to and from customer premises.
•    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.