Vehicle Technician


Company:	Royal Mail
Salary:	£40906-40906 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gateshead, NE11 0YY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

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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