At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join a Fortune Global 500 company with a rewarding culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, tool allowance, and discounts at major retailers.
- Other info: Full training provided and opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and grow your skills in vehicle mechanics.
- Qualifications: City and Guilds or equivalent in Vehicle Mechanics; experience with commercial vehicles preferred.
The predicted salary is between 34752 - 39122 £ per year.
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Job Description: Commercial Vehicle Mechanic
How do you keep a business on the move when it delivers almost anything, anywhere? As one of our Vehicle Mechanics, Future You has all the answers. And when you consider the size and diversity of our fleet, you’ll need plenty of them too. Some you’ll have already. Others you’ll discover as you go. Either way, there’ll be lots to keep you busy. From light vans right up to 7.5t trucks.
Whether you’re organising MOT inspections or responding to breakdowns, actioning work from vehicle reports or performing maintenance, speed is critical. So, as well as knowing your way around many types of transport, Future You is highly organised.
What you’ll get:
- We’ll start you on at least £34,752 but will pay up to £39,122, + Overtime, depending on your experience.
- Shift premiums if appropriate and a generous tool allowance.
- Company pension scheme, holiday pay, discounts at major retailers (like Apple), cinemas and attractions (such as Alton Towers or The London Eye) and many more benefits.
- Full, industry-leading training.
- Our ‘promotion from within policy’ means you can go as far as your talent will take you.
What you’ll do:
- Work alternate shift patterns weekdays from 07.30 to 16.00 or 12.00 to 20.30.
- Expertly handle a variety of repairs and maintenance work on a large fleet.
- Carry out regular maintenance schedules, complete online records and stock control.
- Work as part of a team to achieve reliability and maintenance targets.
What you’ll need:
- City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Mechanics.
- Ideally, experience of working with commercial vehicles, including HGVs.
- Initiative, planning skills and a flexible, enthusiastic approach.
- Full UK driving licence held for at least two years.
- A C1, 7.5 tonne licence would be an advantage, though not essential.
Location: UPS Glasgow
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.
Employee Type: Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Fleet Mechanic employer: United Parcel Service
At UPS Glasgow, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a rewarding culture and prioritises employee growth. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including a generous pension scheme and discounts at major retailers, we ensure our Fleet Mechanics are well-supported in their roles. Our commitment to promoting from within means that your career can flourish as you develop your skills in a dynamic and diverse environment.
