Mechanic - London Central
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Position Overview & Specifications
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description:
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Your Role
As one of our Vehicle Mechanics, you’ll be essential to moving our world forward by helping to deliver what matters. The size and diversity of our fleet means you’ll have plenty of room to develop and expand your skills further. From light vans right up to tractor and trailer units and our growing alternative fuel fleet. Current car mechanics who are interested in evolving their skillset to include HGV’s are welcome to apply.
You will:
- Work flexible shift patterns weekdays
- Expertly handle a variety of repairs and maintenance work on a large fleet
- Carry out regular maintenance inspections, complete online records and stock control
- Work as part of a team with a focus on quality to achieve reliability and maintenance targets
Shift:
6:00am - 14:30pm for 2 weeks then 14:00pm - 22:30pm for 1 week (rotation)
What do you need?
- City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Mechanics
- Initiative, planning skills and a flexible, enthusiastic approach
- Full UK driving licence
- A C1, 7.5 tonne licence would be an advantage, though isn’t essential
What’s in it for you?
We’ll pay you between £17.26 - £18.63 per hour, depending on your experience, plus shift premiums* (if applicable) and location allowance of £1.86 for Camden. Successful candidates will receive a signing-on bonus of £1,000 (£500 upon commencing employment & £500 after month 6). There’s potential for overtime as well which is paid at time and a half. You can also look forward to:
- Company pension scheme & life assurance
- Full, industry-leading training (including Electric Vehicle training)
- Generous Tool Allowance (£30 per month gross)
- Clean working environment and full PPE supplied
- Holiday pay
- Discounts at a range of major retailers, cinemas and attractions and many more benefits
- HGV License Upgrade Programme
- A ‘promotion from within policy’ that means you can go as far as your talent will take you – pathway into career opportunities with additional training provide
- Opportunity to complete a Workshop Manager Qualification whilst in employment subject to availability
- Opportunity to avail of the Company employee referral scheme by recommending other Mechanics to UPS - £1,000 per candidate hired (£500 upon commencing employment & £500 after month 6)
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.
Employee Type:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanic - London Central roles across UPS United Kingdom's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £19 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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