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Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on duties and responsibilities.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on duties and responsibilities.

In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines Recognise the need for and be able to perform and interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiology. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Ensure appropriate follow up of patients Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develop care plans for health Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collect data for audit purposes To be involved in the provision of education and training to GP Registrars and other staff Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated The post-holder may need to undertake On Call sessions and participate in the Enhanced Access Service The post-holder will undertake fair share of home visiting sessions per week as allocated

The position advertised will involve undertaking all the standard duties of a practice nurse. Training can be arranged .This includes cervical smears ,immunisations both adult/child and travel and chronic disease management amongst other standard duties. The exact details can be tailored to some extent to the candidate although ability to undertake smears and immunisations is helpful

Leicester Grammar School is a leading independent co-educational day school located in Great Glen, Leicestershire, LE8 9FL. Known for its strong academic record, the school offers a well-rounded education to students, fostering excellence in academics, sports, and the arts. With state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant community, Leicester Grammar School is dedicated to providing a supportive and inspiring environment for both students and staff. The school places a strong emphasis on nurturing individual talents and maintaining high standards in all areas of school life.

The Role:

As Assistant Chef you will help prepare and present high-quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer service. You will be responsible for ensuring that food preparation, storage, and service meet company standards, managing kitchen cleanliness, and supporting the team in delivering an efficient service.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Comply with all legal and safety requirements in the kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation and presentation to company standards, ensuring high-quality cooking and service.
• Store deliveries properly, maintain stock rotation, and follow delivery procedures.
• Direct staff to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Keep work areas clean and organized, especially at the end of the day.
• Serve customers promptly and maintain good customer service.
• Replenish food and equipment, ensuring freshness, flavor, and presentation.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks, including food temperatures, cleaning, and stock takes.
• Follow guidelines for special dietary needs, allergens, and food safety.
• Promote teamwork and report any issues to management.
• Participate in training, comply with policies, and assist in staff development.
• Support school events, including evening and weekend functions.
• Help with setup and clean up for events and handle emergency tasks as needed.

What you bring:

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale preparing about 1000 meals a day.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in school catering.
• Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 2 Food safety Certificate
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

“A role where you can bring your passion for food”

• £12.20 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (7am - 3pm)
• Term Time Only

**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

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About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Events Manager, Leicester, £26-30k

Key Responsibilities
*Take ownership of all assigned projects (MICE), to ensure successful delivery/outcome on time and within budget.
*Organisation of logistics and special equipment or requirements.
*Ensure H&S Polices and Procedures are followed.

Requirements:
*Managed Company Events – either working clientside or within an agency environment.
*Excellent organisational and communication skills.
*Ability to thrive under pressure.




Please only apply if you have relevant commercial experience and are presently living within the UK, we are unable to accept or process applications from candidates based outside of the UK.
VISA Sponsorship (now or in the future) is not available, and therefore you will need the legal right to work in the UK.

Job Overview Can you demonstrate our values of Trust Respect, Integrity and Compassion? If so read on and take a look at the opportunity below We are now seeking to recruit a Specialty Doctor to join our CAMHS Outpatient services on a full time or part time basis. We are really pleased that you are seeking a career at LPT, you will work in partnership with members of well-established multi-disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically to drive forward innovation delivering the best effective care for our patients. You will provide medical and psychiatric support to the Consultant Psychiatrists working in the service area and in the management of service users. The role will also involve working with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Every opportunity will be given to encourage personal initiatives, research, specialist interests, teaching, training, supervision, and leadership, as well as arears of professional specialist interest you may have. You will already have a minimum of 4 years experience at Core Training level or above, of which a minimum of two years will be in the relevant speciality, hold registration with the General Meical Council with a licence to pracitise and have/be eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act. Possession of MRCPych or equivalent is desirable. For those without MRCPsych training towards this will be supported, if desired. This is also a great opportunity for those who are working towards entry onto the Specialist Register via the Portfolio route. As an employer we offer: Access to funds to support CPD/Study leave allowance SAS Tutor support, mentor, and PDP group Involvement in our academic programme and teaching students in other professions Agile working with ICT support Staff Benefits including NHS Pension, childcare vouchers, a salary sacrifice scheme, discount schemes, cycle to work and lease car schemes. Staff health and wellbeing, subsidised gym membership and other wellbeing support Relocation expenses a removal expenses package may be payable Informal visits and enquiries are welcomed. Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities) We want a Specialty Doctor who can Deliver the highest quality of clinical care to our patents and carers The post holder will be required to work in partnership to provide initial assessment and treatment initiation where appropriate of patients referred to the service. The post holder will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignity A specimen timetable illustrating how the specialty doctor timetable may be arranged within the current framework can be found in the attached job description. You will engage with the development of your Job Plan. We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

To start: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-term temporary assignment


We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to support students with varying needs, ensuring they have access to the curriculum and can achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with additional needs.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Support classroom activities and help create an inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs, if required.
• Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all students

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people, preferably in an educational setting.
• A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications or training in education or special needs support is desirable.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to lead a small HR team of HR professionals, within a successful Catholic multi academy trust (CMAT). The CMAT, is part of the Diocese of Nottingham and we are looking for an exceptional HR professional to drive the HR strategy of the trust and deliver outstanding centralised HR services to all our stakeholders.

Working closely with the Director of People for the three CMATs and the Executive Team at the St Thomas Aquinas CMAT, the successful candidate will drive the HR Strategy to support the workforce changes that will deliver our aim of an outstanding education for all the young people in our schools. You will manage and deliver a forward thinking, responsive and progressive HR service, whilst ensuring that all academies in the CMAT are compliant with the relevant HR policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will need to be CIPD qualified at Level 5 (or have equivalent experience), with proven HR experience, knowledge of schools’ terms and conditions of employment and experience of working with trade unions. In exchange, the CMAT are committed to provide continuous development opportunities to support career progression. Whilst being a Catholic is not a requirement for this post, you must be willing to support the Catholic Life, values and ethos in our academies.

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation with Mary Robson (HR Director) or Neil Lockyer, CEO, please contact mary.robson@nottingham-des.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Childcare – If you have children that attend before/after school at one of the 23 schools in our Trust, that provide their own provision, as an employee you will be able to access this resource for free
• Access to a EAP

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall Glenfield, LE3 8RA|

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £34,350 - £37,950 per annum

Working Hours: 37 Hours Mon - Fri

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 5th December 2024

Interview Date(s): W/c 16th December 2024

About the Role

Are you passionate about ensuring that children/young people and their families/carers receive high-quality support when needed and achieve their full potential?

Would you like to help make a difference to the lives of children and young people and their families/carers through the Contract Management and Review of services to support them, ensure that desired outcomes are being delivered and to work with providers to ensure that this is achieved?

Do you have an awareness of the Commissioning Cycle and commissioning practices?

We are looking to recruit two full time Commissioning Officers to join the Children and Family Services Commissioning Service. Initially the roles will focus primarily on the review and management of contracts and placements, with duties and responsibilities likely to include:

• Completing annual contract management meetings with providers to ensure that the services they are delivering are in line with the terms of the contract and are delivering positive outcomes for children and young people and their families/carers.
• Effectively manage issues around poor performance/quality and to engage with service providers to implement service improvement plans as appropriate.
• Completing evidence-based reviews on live packages of care and support and challenge providers where appropriate.
• Collation and review Key Performance Indicators from providers to provide intelligence in relation to the performance and delivery of services from providers against the terms of the contract and to ensure positive outcomes for our children and young people.
• Attending and arrange collaboration events for providers with multi-disciplinary stakeholders for Children and Family Services
• Analysing quantitative and qualitive data to produce thorough written reports and to inform data dashboards and key reporting mechanisms.
• Supporting the Council to maximise value for money, improve outcomes for Children and Families in Leicestershire

If so, then this is potentially the role for you.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Previous experience of commissioning and contracting work/performance monitoring
• Experience of working in partnership with agencies, stakeholders, children/young people and parent/carers
• Ability to develop credible and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners and across multi-disciplinary boundaries and stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of working with and meeting the needs of children and young people (and their families/carers) with complex needs, including Children in Care, children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities
• Proven experience of analysis/evaluation of data, preparation of written and financial reports
• Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and deliver a number of smaller projects simultaneously.
• Ability to problem-solve and to constructively challenge existing customs and practices.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Kim Sherriff – Commissioning Manager

Telephone: 0116 305 7464

Email: Kim.Sherriff@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

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Job Title: Health & Safety Manager

Location: Leicester

Salary:
£42k - £45k per annum (DOE)

Hours:
Monday to Friday Full time

About the role:

Working for a leading manufacturing business in Leicester as the Health & Safety Manager you’ll work in partnership with the Operations, Central and Development teams leading on H&S Safety strategy and all associated policies and procedures. This is a key role for someone who can balance operational safety with strategic planning, ensuring a culture of safety and compliance at all levels. You will be based at their head office location situated close to the centre of Leicester.


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for accident investigations and take precaution to prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage and coordinate Employee wellbeing, working alongside the HR Team.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits and site inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors on all health and safety matters.
• Collaborate with management to promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the organization.
• Security checks across both buildings and checking in with staff members on the shop floor, including morning walk abounds across both sites
• Set direction for effective health and safety management and appropriate workplace wellbeing programmes for staff
• Review and develop all aspects of health, safety and wellbeing policies and activity, and ensure that it is implemented consistently across the organisation
• Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new and upcoming health and safety legislation and ensure has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements.
• Work proactively with the Operations Team and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of health, safety and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility.


What We’re Looking For:

• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent certification is essential
• A good understanding of occupational health, COSSH, WEEE Regs & DSEAR
• 2 to 5 years of working in a Health & Safety position
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Leadership ability, attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and solving safety challenges.
• A confident and friendly manner with the ability to liaise with people at all levels
• Personable and empathetic nature.
• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
• Working knowledge of MS Office packages

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for we’d love to hear from you

DC Personnel is acting as an employment agency for this role. To apply for this role please click apply below or send a copy of your CV to daniel@dcpersonnel.co.uk or call on 0116 243 0540
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If you like what you’ve read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto ‘apply for this job’ and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the Job Description and Person Specification.

This is a Part Time Role

You will be expected to ensure our customers’ needs are exceeded at all times while working in a number of areas of the store, so no two days will be the same. Whether it’s filling shelves, serving on the tills, ensuring we have the right amount of stock or maybe picking deliveries … the opportunities are endless, but everything you do matters … ensuring our customers get everything they came for, served quickly and efficiently.

Someone with a real can-do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers.

Responsible for the accurate picking and dispatch of goods by picking against a hand held terminal and advising Manager of any differences.

Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for Delivery.

Responsible for providing a high standard of customer service by processing deliveries efficiently and to target.

Being polite when dealing with delivery staff and responding appropriately to queries and complaints referring any complex situations to someone who can help.

A can do attitude and feel comfortable working to meet designated pick rates.
A passion for customer service and be willing to go the extra mile when it comes to serving our valued customers.
Always be there, on time and properly presented.

Join Leicester College as an HR Business PartnerFull time, Hybrid working, Salary: £36,710 - £39,614 per annumAre you an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge? Leicester College, one of the largest providers of further education in the region, is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by shaping HR practices in a vibrant, forward-thinking educational environment. About the Role As an HR Business Partner, you will deliver a high-quality, professional HR service, partnering with College managers to address a variety of strategic and operational HR matters. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting organisational change initiatives, including redundancy handling. Leading on performance, conduct and attendance case management. Developing and implementing HR policies and initiatives. You will bring a customer-focused approach, working collaboratively with managers to deliver innovative solutions that achieve positive outcomes for both the College and its employees. About You To succeed in this role, you will need: A sound working knowledge of current UK employment law. Recent experience in a similar role. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. CIPD qualification (essential). Level 2 English and maths or the equivalent qualifications.Your ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and adapt to changing priorities will be key to your success. Why Work for Leicester College? At Leicester College, we are passionate about providing life-changing education and training to our diverse community. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, offering a supportive and inclusive workplace with a range of benefits, including: 41 days holiday per annumLocal Government Pension Scheme Discounted shoppingWellbeing servicesOn-site nurseries Cycle2work schemeExcellent training and development opportunities Hybrid workingJoin us and play a vital role in shaping the future of education while advancing your career in a rewarding, people-focused environment. How to Apply If you are ready to bring your expertise to Leicester College, we would love to hear from you. Closing Date: 1 December 2024Interview Date: 16 December 2024

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.

Job reference: 320550
Location: Leicester Workshop, Centurion Way, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1LE

Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Leicester Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £55k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time
- 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00
- 14:30, week 2: 09:30
- 18:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off) Overtime will also be available on the remaining Saturdays if required.
What’s in it for you?


- Salary: £38,114 per annum
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift)
- You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*.
- 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
- An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
- The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
- PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
- The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
- Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions. A bit about the role

With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

- You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
- You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
- You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
A bit about you

- Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
- Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
- High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
- Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.