Vehicle Maintenance Technician

FedEx; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twilight shift premium

Night shift premium

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join the Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Atherstone. You will service and maintain the company fleet, ensuring safety, legality and reliability in line with planned maintenance schedules.

The role requires full vocational training, car/cv maintenance expertise, ability to lift heavy components, and experience with welding and electrical troubleshooting. A driving licence is essential and full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with Licences / Vocational Training (e.g., LGV C&E licence).
• City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing/troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy vehicle components.
• Experience with welding and basic electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Complete signed service and inspection records.
• Complete defect reports and paperwork to meet legal requirements.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing (aim for first-time pass).
• Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs and rectify defects.
• Ensure safe use of tools, plant and equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Driving license

Welding & DC electrical

Heavy components handling

Education

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

Tools

Automotive testing equipment

DC electrical testing tools

Job description

Hours:

40 per week.

Shift:

Rotating Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 22:30 (40 hours), 22:00– 06:30 (40 hours)

Salary

Base pay (Days) £21.70 per hour (p/h)

Twilight shift premia, 7pm-10pm £2.33 (p/h)

Night shift premia 10pm-6am, £2.82

We have a rare opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join the Engineering Team as a fully skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician based at our Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Atherstone.

As a Vehicle Technician, you will maintain FedEx Assets' safety and reliability by performing service and maintenance of the company fleet of vehicles and trailers in line with planned maintenance schedules. Ensuring that the fleet is safe, legal and fit for duties.

Responsibilities Include

• Completion of signed service and inspection records
• Completion of defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements.
• Prepare vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing (to a standard to ensure 1st time pass)
• Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs, investigating and rectifying vehicle defects.
• Ensuring the correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards carrying out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management

The Successful Applicant Should Have

• Fully skilled with applicable Licenses / Vocational Training (e.g., LGV C&E licence (class one)).
• City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs
• Knowledge of the use and operation of all automotive equipment and testing / troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components.
• Experience with welding and basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Must possess valid driving license.
• Previous experience within a similar role

Full Training will be given along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

We also offer excellent career opportunities for those who are keen to progress in a supportive "can do" and rapidly expanding environment.

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 happen 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 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.

Equity, Opportunity & Diversity (EO&D)

Our greatest asset at FedEx is our people. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities, fairness, and respect to all regardless of who you are. We encourage you to apply even if you feel your experience does not align with all aspects in the job description as you could be exactly who we need for this or another opportunity.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under international and national laws and regulations. We reasonably accommodate team members and third parties to ensure equal access, inclusion, and fairness across all protected characteristics.