Fleet Assistant

Job reference: 335636

Location: Bristol Workshop, Gloucester Road North, Filton, BRISTOL, BS34 7ST 

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  - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 09:00 - 17:24, week 2: 09:00 - 17:24 and week 3: 12:36 - 21:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

•    Salary: £32,372 per annum, plus £90.21 per week shift allowance when working the 12:36 - 21:00 shift.
•    Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£42.93 per shift) is applicable. 
•    22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), and rising with service.
•    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 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 licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience, 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.