Royal Mail is hiring a Heavy Vehicle Technician at its Acton workshop in London, offering a permanent contract paying £45,675 a year, with the potential to earn up to £60,000 a year including overtime. The vacancy, reference 332643, was published on Royal Mail Group Careers on 7 November 2026.

The role is based in a predominantly HGV workshop, where the successful candidate will maintain, service and repair heavy goods vehicles. The work covers a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment, using a personal toolkit for routine work and specialist tooling and shared equipment in the workshop.

Royal Mail describes itself as the largest and greenest fleet operator in the UK, with a fleet of more than 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, light commercial vehicles and HGVs. The company says it is investing in modernising its fleet, giving technicians the chance to work on a variety of makes and models.

The post is full time at 39.5 hours a week, on a rotating shift pattern. Week one runs from 07:00 to 15:30 and week two from 10:30 to 18:00, and the technician will be required to work one in three Saturdays, with a weekday day off in return.

Applicants need to be fully qualified to an advanced level, holding an IMI Level 3 qualification in light or heavy vehicle maintenance and repair or an equivalent. Royal Mail is looking for experienced vehicle technicians with a strong background in maintaining, servicing and repairing HGVs, and proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example light and heavy commercial vehicles. Candidates also need their own toolkit for standard repairs and a full manual UK driving licence, with an HGV licence and trailer experience preferred.

The benefits package includes at least 22.5 days of annual leave, rising with length of service, company sick pay, and Royal Mail's contributory pension scheme, which includes access to the UK's only Collective Defined Contribution pension scheme with Royal Mail contributions of more than 12 per cent. Staff also get access to the My Bundle+ account with more than 800 retail and lifestyle offers, a wellbeing programme with free round-the-clock support and online GP appointments, and learning and development through the Royal Mail Academy.

Royal Mail says it welcomes applications from all individuals, and as an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and Gold award holder it particularly encourages applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses and partners. Some roles require a medical assessment or are subject to drug and alcohol screening, and applicants who take prescribed medication that could affect their ability to work safely are asked to say so during recruitment.

Applications are made through Royal Mail Group Careers, quoting job reference 332643. The advert does not state a closing date, so candidates should apply promptly through the official careers page.