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Vehicle Technician
Role summary
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The Vehicle Technician maintains, services and repairs Royal Mail’s fleet of vans, trucks and other commercial vehicles. Requirements typically include relevant automotive qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent City & Guilds certificate, practical experience with vehicle diagnostics and servicing, and a valid driving licence. Candidates should be confident working on diesel and modern electrical systems, able to follow health and safety procedures, and comfortable working independently or as part of a workshop team. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, reliability and a commitment to keeping vehicles roadworthy and available for daily delivery operations. Flexibility may be expected for shifts, weekends or emergency maintenance.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s best-known delivery and logistics organisations. Its operations include Royal Mail, which delivers letters and parcels across the UK, and international and parcel services supporting businesses and consumers. The company operates a large fleet of commercial vehicles and a nationwide network of processing centres, delivery offices and logistics facilities. Vehicle Technicians play an important role by maintaining this fleet and helping ensure deliveries run safely and reliably. Royal Mail Group employs people across engineering, transport, operations, technology, customer service and corporate functions. Typical benefits may include pension arrangements, holiday entitlement, employee discounts and structured training, although terms vary by role and employment agreement. The organisation values safety, service quality, teamwork, inclusion and operational efficiency.