Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician to lead a dedicated team in ensuring vehicles meet Department of Transport standards. This role involves managing daily operations, diagnosing faults, and maintaining communication with traffic departments. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and have a passion for vehicle maintenance, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a busy environment. Join a company that values diversity and invests in its workforce, providing a supportive atmosphere for all employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transport industry preferred.
• Ability to diagnose faults and repair vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to DOT standards.
• Conduct DOT tests and road tests on vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Education

Qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance

Full Driving License

Job description

Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician, Basildon

Client: FedEx

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2e9923262e7b

Job Views: 12

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Our Vehicle Maintenance Unit requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual to join as a Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician.

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Salary: £23.86 per hour (base salary).

We value diversity and actively invest in recruiting and retaining a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

In this role, you will work in a busy environment, leading a team of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to ensure vehicles are maintained, repaired, and roadworthy according to Department of Transport (DOT) standards and company schedules.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the performance of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians
• Assisting in daily operations of the VMU in the absence of supervisors
• Diagnosing faults and repairing vehicles to DOT standards
• Completing documentation and reporting to management
• Road testing vehicles (qualified personnel)
• Conducting DOT tests on vehicles (qualified personnel)
• Ensuring safe use of tools and equipment
• Adhering to health and safety policies and legislation
• Providing excellent customer care
• Maintaining communication with traffic departments
• Ensuring all vehicles leave the VMU in a roadworthy condition

Qualifications in vehicle maintenance, good communication skills, attention to detail, and a full driving license are required. Experience in the transport industry and Category C+E entitlement are preferred but not essential.

FedEx promotes diversity and inclusion, celebrating cultures and fostering an inclusive environment for all.

About FedEx:

FedEx is a leading global express transportation company, recognized as one of the top 10 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine, serving over 220 countries and territories daily with a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Our Philosophy:

The People-Service-Profit philosophy guides our decisions, emphasizing care for our staff, delivering exceptional service, and reinvesting profits to sustain growth and innovation.

Our Culture:

Our culture, rooted in our values since the 1970s, distinguishes us in the global marketplace through behaviors, actions, and a commitment to excellence and innovation.