Vehicle Technician - Level 2 in Milton Keynes

On-site in Milton Keynes·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Royal Mail

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Our summary

Salary: £36,391 a year
About £2,480 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Milton Keynes
Contract: Full-time
Holiday: 22 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Royal Mail is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Milton Keynes.

Requirements

What we're looking for

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.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £36,391 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
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.
Overtime is paid at 1.4 x the hourly rate.

The 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 Milton Keynes Workshop on a Permanent contract.

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.

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: 345688

How you'll work

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).

A bit about the role

A bit about you

About Royal Mail

Royal Mail is the United Kingdom's national postal service, providing letter and parcel delivery through its one-price-goes-anywhere Universal Service. It operates as part of International Distribution Services (IDS), a global logistics company that also runs the GLS delivery network across more than 50 countries, and is owned by EP Group since 2025.

Royal Mail serves millions of customers in the UK and worldwide, and the group also includes Parcelforce Worldwide and MarketReach. As the Universal Service Provider, it is regulated by Ofcom, and it continues to invest in modernising its delivery network, including out-of-home locker networks and parcel services shaped by growing e-commerce.

Industry: Postal services
In the UK: London

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