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 will perform a range of tasks including tyre maintenance (re-grooving, fitting, inflation, balancing & puncture repairs).
You will complete basic repairs such as replacement of light bulbs, mirrors, doors, and wiper blades.
You will be responsible for general maintenance tasks such as fluid top-ups, pressure washing vehicles, loading and unloading test weights, etc.
You will perform minor body repairs, assist vehicle technicians, and complete MOT vehicle presentations.
Loading and unloading via a Forklift Truck (FLT) may be required; a licence is preferred but not essential.
A bit about you
While full training will be provided, successful candidates should have previous experience of manual work, using both hands and tools to complete tasks with a logical approach. There is an 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 ensure the job is done effectively.
Flexible to service demands: You are able to work on a flexible shift rota and support your team where necessary.
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