Royal Mail Group
HGV and Trailer Technician (Level 3) - Night Shift
HGV and Trailer Technician (Level 3) - Night Shift at Royal Mail Group, based in Northampton, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Northampton, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
Reference 642828520704573719
About the role
Location: Crick, Northampton, NN6 7GZ
Salary: £66,215 guaranteed earnings, plus overtime opportunities
Are you an Level 3 qualififed HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, or Trailer Technician looking to upskill or specialise in Double Decker Trailers?
Whether you're an experienced Trailer or Double Decker Trailer (DDT) technician, or a Level 3 qualified heavy vehicle technician looking to develop your skills, this is your opportunity to take your career further with Royal Mail Fleet - one of the UK's largest, greenest, and most recognisable fleet operators.
We're building a brand-new, state-of-the-art 16-bay trailer workshop at our Midlands Super Hub, and we're looking for skilled technicians who want more from their career, with full training, progression opportunities, and long-term stability.
Location: The role will initially be based at our Crick / Coventry workshop (additional travel expenses will be covered), before moving to the Midlands Super Hub by late 2026.
What you'll earn
- £40,906 Basic salary
- £15,450 Defined Workshop allowance
- £7,060 Night shift allowance
- £2,799 Saturday supplement
- Total earnings: £66,215 per annum
Overtime and shift allowances
- Overtime at £27.79 per hour (£29.78 per hour on bank holidays)
- Weekend bonus supplement of £53.66 per Saturday shift
- Night attendance allowance £588.41 per month
Shift pattern - 39.5 hours per week Monday - Saturday 21:30 - 06:00
What you'll be doing
- Service, maintain and repair trailers (including DDTs), HGVs and LCVs
- Carry out PMIs, inspections, diagnostics & fault-finding
- Work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, using both specialist tooling and your own tools for maintenance
- Play a key role in keeping one of the UK's largest fleets operational
Training & Progression
We actively invest in technicians who want to grow:
- Double Decker Trailer (DDT) training
- MOT & Inspection standards
- LOLER certification
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics
- Electric HGV maintenance training
Plus, progression opportunities into Supervisory and Management roles is available.
Benefits
- 22.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
- Option to buy extra leave days
- Excellent company-matched pension scheme
- Variety of voluntary benefits and company discounts
- Full PPE & uniform provided (including overalls and steel toe capped boots)
- Modern workshop environment
- Ongoing training & development
Who we're looking for
- IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic (heavy vehicle maintenance) or equivalent
- Experience in vehicle maintenance or trailer work
- Interest in DDT / HGV progression (if not already qualified)
- Full manual UK driving licence (C1, C+E desirable, not essential)
- Flexible to service demands and able to work on a shift rota
- Team player with pride in workmanship
Looking to develop your career as an HGV or Trailer Technicnan?
Join Royal Mail Fleet and develop your skills in HGV, trailer and Double Decker Trailer maintenance, with specialist training and long-term career progression.
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Reference: 642828520704573719 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Royal Mail Group
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