Automotive Mechanic

Company: United Parcel Service
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Location: Bath and North East Somerset
Job Description:

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Job Description

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 mean youll 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 youre a car mechanic, well offer training so you can learn how to repair HGVs, too.

What you’ll do

  • Carry out repairs and maintenance across a large fleet, including Mercedes, Iveco, and VW Crafter vehicles

Work on both light commercial vehicles and HGVs (LGVs)

  • Perform regular maintenance inspections, complete online service records, and manage stock control

  • Support fleet reliability by ensuring all vehicles are maintained to a high standard

  • Handle a variety of mechanical tasks, including more complex and non-standard repairs

  • Work collaboratively as part of a team, while also being confident working independently

  • Follow flexible weekday shift patterns (early and late shifts)

NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics

  • Proven experience working with commercial vehicles, including LGVs/HGVs

  • Strong mechanical knowledge (fleet experience highly desirable)

Basic computer literacy (for records and systems)

  • Ability to work on your own initiative and manage priorities effectively

LGV Class 1 licence – advantageous but not essential

  • Air conditioning (Air Tech) certification – desirable (training can be provided)

  • A flexible, friendly, and proactive attitude with strong teamwork skills

What you’ll get

  • £39,000 basic salary + shift premium (£4.61 per hour between 8pm–6am)

Company pension scheme & life assurance

  • Full, industry-leading training, including Electric Vehicle and Air Conditioning (Air Tech) training

  • HGV Licence Upgrade Programme and forklift training opportunities

Holiday pay

  • Access to discounts at major retailers, cinemas, and attractions

  • Strong internal progression opportunities with a promotion-from-within culture

  • Employee referral scheme – £1,000 bonus per successful referral

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.

Permanent

  • UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Posted: July 15th, 2026