At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a mechanic and keep our iconic vehicles on the road.
- Company: Fortune Global 500 organisation with a rewarding culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, discounts, and industry-leading training.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Develop your mechanical skills and work with a diverse fleet.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds level 2 in vehicle mechanics and full UK driving licence required.
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organisation. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill and passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Join us as a mechanic and help us deliver what matters by keeping our vehicles on the roads. The size and diversity of our fleet means you'll have the opportunity to develop and expand your mechanical skills — help repair and maintain light vans, tractor and trailer units and our growing alternative fuel fleet. If you're a car mechanic, we'll offer training so you can learn how to repair HGVs, too.
What you'll get:
- A competitive salary of £38,355 per annum, plus shift premium of £4.61 per hour (between 8pm-6am) and overtime at time and a half.
- A company pension scheme, holiday pay, life assurance, discounts at major retailers (including Apple and cinemas) and attractions (including Alton Towers and The London Eye), plus many more benefits.
- Industry-leading training, including electric vehicle training, HGV licence upgrade programme and workshop manager qualification.
- Opportunities to progress with our 'promotion from within' policy.
- General tool allowance of £30 per month gross.
- Avail of our referral scheme and earn £1000 when you recommend other mechanics to UPS and they remain with us for six months.
What you'll do:
- Work flexible shift patterns: you must be able to work Monday to Friday either from 6:00am to 2:30pm; or 12:00pm to 8:30pm. The team will provide flexibility.
- Keep our iconic vehicles on the road by expertly handling a variety of repairs and maintenance on our large fleet.
- Carry out regular maintenance inspections, complete online records and control stock.
- Work with your fellow mechanics to achieve maintenance targets quickly, safely and reliably.
Your Skills:
- Initiative, planning skills and a flexible, enthusiastic approach.
- City & Guilds (of at least lvl 2) or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics is mandatory.
- Full UK driving license is mandatory.
- A C1, 7.5-tonne license is mandatory.
Location: Abingdon
Is this the challenge you've been waiting for? Apply now!
Automotive Technician in Abingdon employer: United Parcel Service
At UPS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and personal growth. As an Automotive Technician in Abingdon, you'll benefit from competitive pay, extensive training opportunities—including electric vehicle and HGV licence upgrades—and a supportive team environment that encourages career advancement through our 'promotion from within' policy. With additional perks like a company pension scheme, discounts at major retailers, and a referral scheme, joining UPS means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your skills and passion.
