Vehicle Technician

Gateshead June 25, 2026 Full Time Royal Mail Group Custom Recruitment Portal (Jobs.royalmailgroup.com)

Job reference: 338050

Location: Tyneside Workshop

 

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 3 qualified mechanic at Tyneside Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50k including overtime.

 

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks)

The role operates on a 3-week rotating shift pattern: Week 1: 06:00 – 14:30 | Week 2: 13:00 – 21:30 | Week 3: 07:00 – 15:30

Weekend working forms part of Week 3, where you will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays (07:00 – 15:30). When working a weekend, you will receive two rotating days off during the week.

 

What’s in it for you?

 

•    Salary: £40,906 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30 shift.
•    Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) and/or Sunday (£107.33 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.

 

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 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.

 

A bit about you


•    Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle 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 licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
•    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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