Total 194 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Swindon, Wiltshire

Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide and contribute to the care, effective treatment and safe transportation of patients, providing the highest standards of clinical and personal care within the hospital and pre-hospital environment. To respond to clinical requirements of patients in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by a senior clinician on scene or remotely as per clinical guidelines/protocols. To ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols and Code of Conduct at all times, being personally accountable and responsible for clinical decisions made during the course of duty, ensuring patients receive the highest quality and standards of care. When working as a crew, support the work of the senior clinician by providing effective clinical care using appropriate knowledge and skills in order to assist them make professional judgements; conduct diagnostic procedures and provide Provide effective care using appropriate knowledge and skills and adhering to clinical guidelines, protocols and policies and act within the scope of practice as defined in the role of Emergency Medical Technician.

Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide and contribute to the care, effective treatment and safe transportation of patients, providing the highest standards of clinical and personal care within the hospital and pre-hospital environment. To respond to clinical requirements of patients in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by a senior clinician on scene or remotely as per clinical guidelines/protocols. To ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols and Code of Conduct at all times, being personally accountable and responsible for clinical decisions made during the course of duty, ensuring patients receive the highest quality and standards of care. When working as a crew, support the work of the senior clinician by providing effective clinical care using appropriate knowledge and skills in order to assist them make professional judgements; conduct diagnostic procedures and provide Provide effective care using appropriate knowledge and skills and adhering to clinical guidelines, protocols and policies and act within the scope of practice as defined in the role of Emergency Medical Technician.

Job Title: Shift Engineer - Data Centre

Location: Corsham, United Kingdom

Salary: £47,500 per annum

Are you a skilled engineer seeking a dynamic opportunity in a cutting-edge environment? As a Shift Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure within the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems to ensure optimal functionality.
• Monitor and respond to alarms and alerts promptly, resolving any issues that may arise.
• Conduct regular inspections and checks to identify potential hazards or malfunctions.
• Collaborate with the operations team to coordinate scheduled maintenance and shutdowns.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and inventory.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a shift engineer, preferably in a data centre or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, generators, UPS, and fire detection systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £47,000 per annum.
• 20 days of annual leave. (5 weeks)
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work in a newly developing data centre with state-of-the-art technology.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Position: Maintenance Electrician
Location: Corsham, United Kingdom
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, company van, fuel card, overtime available

Are you a skilled Maintenance Electrician looking for a new challenge within a leading Facilities Management (FM) business?

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious FM client seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with the FM team to provide excellent service.

What We Offer:

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
• Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Extras: Overtime opportunities and continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2360/2330 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in maintenance, preferably in the FM sector.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Contract Manager Domestic reactive repairs
Circa 45k + Competitive benefits package
Swindon, Devizes, Amesbury
Mon- Fri 8am-5,30pm

Contract Manager required for specialist housing maintenance Company. The role mainly involves supporting the senior contract manager daily with the management of the existing staff, helping to deliver a great service to the customers, and the client. There will be a real mixture of duties to cover including supervising the current team, training new starters, attending difficult jobs, staff reviews, management of stock, client meetings and experience in reporting monthly figures and using in house computer systems to formulate accurate reports would be an advantage.

Current gas qualifications are not required for this role but previous experience as a gas engineer is required along with previous experience of supervising or managing a team of around 10 other gas engineers.

Suitable candidates will telephone interview first and then face to face interview if successful.

Please apply online with your updated CV

LCV Technician / Van Technician required in the Swindon area.

- Starting salary up to £16.50-17.50 per hour pending experience and qualifications.
- Overtime subject to availability paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half.
- Enhanced late shift allowance.
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Branded overalls and boot allowance.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Additional company benefits include access to hundreds of practical, recreational and salary-sacrifice discounts, a staff wellness programme, and regular recognition rewards for staff.
- Full training provided including IRTEC Inspection Accreditation and manufacturer-accredited technical development.
- Fantastic career prospects with a multi-award winning dealer group operating for over 50+ years.
- Working hours from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (40 hour week).

We are recruiting on behalf of our Automotive franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group Client for a LCV Technician / Van Technician.

As a Van Technician / LCV Technician for our client you will be required to service and repair Light Commercial Vehicles in an efficient manner ensuring they are fixed to the high standards as dictated by our Client.

Responsibilities of a Van Technician / LCV Technician for our Client

- General Servicing
- Repair of Vehicle Defects
- MOT preparation and repair work
- Vehicle Inspection
- Completion of associated paperwork
- Diagnostics

Van Technician / LCV Technician person specification

- Fully Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a LCV Technician / Van Technician
- Working experience within a busy LCV Workshop
- Have an up-to-date knowledge of current repair methods
- Driving Licence is Essential.

The salary of this LCV Technician / Van Technician position is £36,400 basic.

The hours of work within this LCV Technician / Van Technician role are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (40 hour week).

To apply for this LCV / Van Technician position, please forward your CV to Hamish Lowrie quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a New LCV Technician, LCV Mechanic, Van Mechanic, Van Technician or Technical Roles within the Motor
Trade be sure to contact us today.

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Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Care Learning Support Technician to join our team.

Location: Lackham, Wiltshire

Salary: £22,824 rising to £23,302 per annum (Professional Services Grade 4 & 4a)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, based on a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays, 52 weeks per year

Close Date: Friday 22nd November 2024

Animal Care Learning Support Technician - The Role:

Do you have a passion within animal care and welfare? We are looking for someone to maintain our range of animals and facilities at the Lackham Animal Centre and to guide and support students.

Our animals are fundamental to our teaching quality and to our student progression; and you as a successful technician can be a part of that journey.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience within an educational environment, with further training available we can support your career progression.

Animal Care Learning Support Technician - You

You will be pro-active, passionate and motived to support our animal care provision, helping our learners achieve by assisting our lecturers and preparing the workplace. The successful candidate will have recent relevant experience of the animal care industry and hold good knowledge of animal care and welfare.

The successful candidate will be passionate, confident and have industry experience working with a range of animals, working to high industry standards to meet animal welfare needs.

You will have the following qualifications:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Level 3 animal related qualification or willingness to work towards
• Industry experience working with a wide range of animals, such as small mammals, reptiles, primates, and hoof stock etc.

Animal Care Learning Support Technician - Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave for Professional Services Staff, including bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Animal Care Learning Support Technician opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

Applications for this role close on the 22nd November 2024

Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the Home

• Miranda House, High Street, Royal Wooton Bassett, Wiltshire SN4 7AH
• 65 bedded residential and nursing home
• Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.3
• CQC Score Good

About the role

• Site Maintenance Officer
• Full Time Hours Required
• £11.44 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are recruiting for a caring professional and self-motivated individual with good practical maintenance experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing health and safety at this home, undertake remedial work and liaise with external contractors on work beyond the scope of general repair and maintenance.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Care Learning Support Technician to join our team.

Location: Lackham, Wiltshire

Salary: £22,824 rising to £23,302 per annum (Professional Services Grade 4 & 4a)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, based on a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays, 52 weeks per year

Close Date: Friday 22nd November 2024



Animal Care Learning Support Technician - The Role:

Do you have a passion within animal care and welfare? We are looking for someone to maintain our range of animals and facilities at the Lackham Animal Centre and to guide and support students.

Our animals are fundamental to our teaching quality and to our student progression; and you as a successful technician can be a part of that journey.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience within an educational environment, with further training available we can support your career progression.

Animal Care Learning Support Technician - You

You will be pro-active, passionate and motived to support our animal care provision, helping our learners achieve by assisting our lecturers and preparing the workplace. The successful candidate will have recent relevant experience of the animal care industry and hold good knowledge of animal care and welfare.

The successful candidate will be passionate, confident and have industry experience working with a range of animals, working to high industry standards to meet animal welfare needs.

You will have the following qualifications:

* Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent)
* Level 3 animal related qualification or willingness to work towards
* Industry experience working with a wide range of animals, such as small mammals, reptiles, primates, and hoof stock etc.

Animal Care Learning Support Technician - Benefits

* Competitive salary
* 30 days annual leave for Professional Services Staff, including bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
* Free onsite car parking

Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Animal Care Learning Support Technician opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

Applications for this role close on the 22nd November 2024

Science Technician (Full or Part Time) Hours: 37 hours per week / term time only plus training days - Monday to Friday. Part time and job share working hours are also available for the right candidate. Salary: NJC Scale K – (£24,153 – £25,603 full time equivalent). Actual salary £20,682 – £21,924 for a 37hr per week, term time only plus training day position. Pro rata for part time inclusive of the April 2024 increment.Interviews to take place the following week We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and proficient technician to provide essential support for the school’s highly achieving Science Faculty. You will give a practical, technical service to members of the teaching staff through the preparation and provision of equipment, apparatus and chemicals for experiments and demonstrations. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to work effectively within a team, and under their own initiative. Although a sound scientific knowledge, experience of handling and preparing chemicals, and assembling apparatus could be advantageous, this is not essential as full training will be provided if you are enthusiastic about science and keen to learn. Working within a team of experienced technicians, and under the guidance of a Senior Technician, you will support students aged 11 to 19 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Health and Safety will be a key part of your role, and you may also carry out Portable Appliance Testing within the Science Faculty; training for this and other aspects of the role will be provided where appropriate. Commonweal School is a forward-looking single status academy striving for academic excellence. We seek to provide a high level of support and professional development for all staff. We are committed to realising our aim, which is to be known as a provider of high-quality education for all our students, achieved by focusing on teaching and learning and the performing arts. We have two Specialist Resource Provisions, one for Physical Disabilities and one for Specific Learning Difficulties, both of which are an integral part of Commonweal life. From September 2014 our Sixth Form provision has enhanced and extended the school’s excellent curriculum, creating significant opportunities for up to 300 students to achieve their potential. Based in a purpose built three storey centre it offers an outstanding environment in which our students can succeed and grow, within a warm, caring and creative atmosphere. Further details can be requested by contacting HR administration - detail are on the attached advertApplication forms via eteach only please, no CVs will be accepted. Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Friday 22 November 2024 Should you not hear within 4 weeks of the closing date, then you should assume your application has not been successful.

Job Opportunity: Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Static Site (Salisbury)

Salary: £37,000 per annum
Holiday: 24 days + 8 Bank Holidays
Call-Out: 1 in 4 (with £100 standby and pool car provided)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Salisbury (Static Site)

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a rewarding role with excellent benefits and a great work-life balance? If you're based in Salisbury (or within a commutable distance), this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team at a prestigious static site.

We are recruiting for our client, a respected employer in the facilities management sector, who is looking to hire an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their on-site team at a well-established commercial property. The role offers a competitive salary of £37,000 per annum, with an attractive benefits package, including 24 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and the potential for additional earnings through a 1-in-4 call-out rota.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring electrical systems are fully operational and compliant.
• Fault Diagnosis: Quickly identify and resolve electrical faults, providing efficient solutions to keep the site running smoothly.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain high standards of safety and ensure that all electrical systems comply with regulations and company policies.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and routine maintenance to prevent issues before they arise.
• Documentation: Keep accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, fault reports, and repairs for internal reporting.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a commercial, retail, or facilities management environment.
• Qualifications: 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations, along with an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (C&G Lv3 or NVQ Lv3 etc.).
• Skills: Strong fault-finding abilities and a good working knowledge of electrical systems and plant equipment.
• Self-sufficient: Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and handle on-call duties.
• Location: Based in or around Salisbury, with a reliable commute to the site.

Benefits:

• Salary: £37,000 per annum.
• Generous Holiday Package: 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Call-Out Rota: 1 in 4 call-out shifts, with £100 standby payment for each week on-call.
• Pool Car: A pool car will be provided for any call-out duties.
• Work-Life Balance: A 40-hour week with no excessive overtime.
• Long-Term Opportunity: Permanent, full-time role with great prospects for career development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a stable, dynamic team at a static site in Salisbury. If you are ready for a challenging role with a great salary and benefits package, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or for more information, please send your CV today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Lab Shut down and Maintenance Planner (FM) - Salisbury

Carbon60 are looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Planner to join their clients site in Salisbury to assist with the Lab shut down and Maintenance on site.

• Contract: Permanent, £32,000 per annum
• Hours of work: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

*Security Clearance required for site funded by the employer *

Key Tasks

To operate the CMMS including:

• Loading of asset data, manufacturer details onto the database and in liaison with the Operations Engineers schedule maintenance.
• Eliminating delays and obstacles through proper planning and coordination of parts, equipment down time and labour.
• Issuing and closing of job cards, together with the recording of comments, personnel details and also labour times to form an on-going history file for each asset.
• Maintains list of work orders waiting to be scheduled, by priority, with an estimated completion date. Unplanned jobs requiring engineering, waiting for materials, waiting for downtime, etc., are filed accordingly. When ready for scheduling, work orders are filed by required completion day.
• Once job is planned and estimated, prior to scheduling, the job holder will verify availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution.
• Control and maintain the equipment numbering system and the issue of Equipment/Asset Labels. Record the movement of plant as and when it arises.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the SuiteReq system to provide help and guidance when required.
• Ensure that archiving of documents is carried out as per SOPs and the validated quality system on site.
• Completion of any other duties or projects, which are commensurate with a Maintenance Planner position, as defined by the Maintenance Manager.

Person Specification

• Proficient with maintenance planning and scheduling processes/procedures, procurement of materials, cost estimating, sub-contracting, and monitoring of job schedules and costs.
• Has knowledge of planning, estimating, and scheduling for various skilled trades (ex. mechanical, pipe, welding, etc.).
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing operations, processes and business requirements including day-to-day priorities. Knowledgeable of applicable regulatory and code requirements to ensure work is planned in compliance (asbestos, HSE, confined space, electrical codes, etc.)

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Swindon

Hours: Monday to Friday, with a rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 10:00-18:00, with Saturdays on a rota (1 in 3)

Salary: Up to £38,114 Basic + Bonus (OTE £50,000+)

Ref: OC15896

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client's commercial dealership in Swindon. The successful Vehicle Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles makes and models.

Benefits:

• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service.
• 39.5 hour working week.
• A competitive company pension scheme.
• A great opportunity to develop your career.
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• Annual training and development plan provided.
• Development and progression opportunities into management structure.

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.
• Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• You will need to have experience as a vehicle technician and a relevant and up to date qualification.
• You will be a person who takes great pride in your work.
• You will have incredible attention to detail and an eye for spotting things others cannot.
• You will need a full valid UK driving licence.
• A stocked toolbox that you can use for work.

VTSTH

Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Swindon

Hours: Monday to Friday, with Saturday mornings on a rota-40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £38,000 Basic + Bonus

Ref: OC18942

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client's main dealership in Swindon. The successful Vehicle Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles makes and models.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays.
• Access to the online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers.
• Preferential Service Rates.
• Colleague Purchase Scheme.
• Share Incentive Scheme.
• Pension.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity.

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.
• Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• You will need to have experience as a vehicle technician and a relevant and up to date qualification.
• You will be a person who takes great pride in your work.
• You will have incredible attention to detail and an eye for spotting things others cannot.
• You will need a full valid UK driving licence.
• A stocked toolbox that you can use for work.

VTSTH

Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

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.

We are recruiting for a Pool and a Shift Automation Maintenance Technician at our Swindon Mail Centre site.
In this role your potential earning will be over £51k per annum.

Salary: £51,051 per annum, plus night shift allowance, 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays and a defined contribution pension scheme. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£51 per attendance) and Sunday (£102 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.

The successful candidate will be required to follow / cover the Swindon Mail Centre shift rotation system, as outlined below with some degree of voluntary flexibility to meet our 24/7 operational needs on occasion, including voluntary overtime coverage and occasional shift pattern flexibility.

The role will cover nights / lates / earlies / week off
Nights: 00:00 Sun
- 06:40 Monday / 21:50 Monday
- 06:40 SaturdayLates: 13:50
- 22:00 Monday to FridayEarlies: 06:30
- 14:00 Monday to Friday / 07:00
- 19:00 Saturday and scheduled overtime 08:00
- 20:00 Sunday
Pool role
- Requiring significant adaptability / flexiblity as you’ll be stepping in for other Technicians during their Annual Leave or Sick leave. Outside of these periods, your standard shift will be the day shift, typically from 07:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.
The Role

Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week
- Full time.
Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of automation assets through completion of effective maintenance procedures.
Key aspects of the role include:


- Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance
- Performing continuous improvement activities
- Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, completion of end of shift reports, fault logging and data entry
- Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements
- Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders
- Identifying and working on Continuous Improvement projects, conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the Hub/ Mail Centre
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
About you

As an experienced multi-skilled engineer you’ll be qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 – or equivalent). Understanding Health & Safety legislation, you’ll have first-hand experience of maintaining automation equipment, ideally Programme Logic Controllers (PLC), along with a flexible approach and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

You are required to have a full UK driving licence as on occasion you may be asked to travel to other sites.

What happens next?

After initial application, any shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview, incorporating practical and verbal assessments. You’ll also be asked to supply proof any quoted formal qualifications at this interview.

About Us

Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers, and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK.
Our market is changing, but as one of the UK's leading companies we are focused on achieving our vision of being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe. We want to be more commercial, flexible, and efficient and are employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this.

Royal Mail is engaged in one of the biggest technological changes in its history, transitioning to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. It’s a very exciting time to join us! To facilitate this change, a huge organisation wide investment in new parcel processing technology is in progress, with the necessary associated investment in engineering. You’ll have a unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting programme, creating a delivery service provider for the future and able to meet customer demand in the emerging “e-commerce” society. A significant opportunity for anyone wishing to further their careers through dedicated commitment.

Any applicant will be expected to fully embrace RM core values and actively contribute to its positive culture.

Job reference number 320834

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Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.



We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/