Fleet Assistant

Job reference: 321491

Location: Preston 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.

Working Hours: Full time 5 over 7 days - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:45, week 2: 13:18 - 21:42). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £30,162 per annum plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:18 - 21:42 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£40 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.
• 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 2, 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.
  
  

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

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