Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician

GBJ FedEx Express UK Transportation Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GBJ FedEx Express UK Transportation Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician to lead a busy VMU, ensuring roadworthiness and DOT compliance. You will manage technicians, diagnose faults, and ensure proper documentation, with a 40-hour week and Monday–Friday shifts.

A full driving licence is essential; Category C+E is preferred but not required. This role offers a base hourly rate of £24.93 plus a geographical enhancement, reflecting the UK's compensation

Qualifications

• Qualification in vehicle maintenance and a valid driving licence.
• Experience leading a team of technicians is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians.
• Oversee day-to-day VMU operations and report to the Workshop Manager.
• Diagnose faults and repair vehicles to DOT standards.
• Ensure safety, accuracy, and DOT compliance in all work.
• Complete documentation and coordinate DOT tests as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

Company:GBJ FedEx Express UK Transportation Limited

Address: Hovefields Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours:40 Worker Type:Regular Posting Start Date29-Oct-2026 Posting Close Date:5-Nov-2026 Job Family:FXE-EU: Vehicle Maintenance Technician (ID)

Position Summary

Our Vehicle Maintenance Unit requires highly organised, detail conscious and self-motivated individual to join the team as a Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician. Hours: 40 per week. Shifts: Monday to Friday - 6.00am to 14:30pm. Salary: £24.93 per hour base salary + Geographical Enhancement. We believe that our strengths come from our differences, and we actively invest in recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. In this challenging role you will be working within a busy environment and be responsible for the leadership and development of a team of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians ensuring the service, repair and road worthiness of vehicles to Department of Transport (DOT) standards and the company preventative maintenance schedules.

As the Senior Technician at the VMU you will be responsible for:

• Effectively managing the performance of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians
• Assist in the day- to- day running of the VMU office in the absence of the Workshop Manager
• Diagnose faults and repair vehicles to minimum DOT standards in line with the Company preventative maintenance programme
• Complete relevant documentation for all work undertaken including reporting to the Line Manager
• Road test vehicles (where qualified and instructed to do so)
• Take or accompany vehicles for DOT tests as required (where qualified and instructed to do so)
• Ensure correct and effective safe use ofall tools, plant and ancillary equipment
• Ensure personal protective clothing/ equipment is worn in accordance with FedEx's Health & Safety policy
• Ensure that all HASAWA/ Legislation/ Security procedures are adhered to and that good housekeeping is maintained
• To provide a high level of internal and external customer care
• Maintain communication between traffic departments and the VMU
• Ensure no vehicle leaves the VMU in an un-roadworthy condition

To fulfill this role you will have a qualification in vehicle maintenance, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a busy environment and have a good attention to detail ensuring our vehicles leave the VMU in a roadworthy condition. A full driving licence is essential however previous experience within the transport industry and Category C+E entitlement is preferred but not essential.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happens because we do it together. FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’. FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx Express is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding. Our Philosophy The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace. FedEx Express is the world's largest express-transportation company. Serving 220 countries globally, we have the world's most advanced and reliable global air-ground express distribution network. Delivering parcels on time, to the right place is our business. So much so, we are continually expanding and refining our uniquely integrated all-cargo express network. A network that relies as equally on its transportation, communication, and information technology infrastructure as it does on its people. Over more than 425,000 team members around the world embody the can-do spirit that has made us one of the most admired and reputable companies in the world. They are united by their commitment to the Purple Promise — to make every FedEx experience outstanding — and committed to our success in connecting people and possibilities around the world. In return, we provide our team members with a safe, inclusive and rewarding workplace environment where everyone has opportunities to grow and thrive.