At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our iconic vehicles on the road with expert repairs and maintenance.
- Company: Join a rewarding culture at UPS, where innovation meets teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, discounts, and industry-leading training.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, promotion opportunities, and a referral scheme to earn extra cash.
- Why this job: Develop your mechanical skills while working on a diverse fleet, including electric vehicles.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds level 2 in vehicle mechanics and a full UK driving licence required.
Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. 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.
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.
Work flexible shift patterns: you must be able to work Monday to Friday either from 6:00am to 2:30pm.
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.
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.
That's why we're committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality across UPS — from the application process to our everyday workplace culture.
Employee Type: Permanent.
How we recruit: UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Mechanics / Vehicle Technicians 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. Our commitment to employee development is evident through industry-leading training programmes, including electric vehicle training and HGV licence upgrades, ensuring you have the skills to thrive in your role as a mechanic. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a strong emphasis on promoting from within, joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
