Vehicle Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join a dynamic Engineering Team. This role involves maintaining fleet safety and reliability through scheduled service and repairs. You will be responsible for ensuring vehicles meet legal standards and are ready for duties. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, generous holiday, and a range of perks including a retirement plan and tuition assistance. Join a company that values diversity and offers great career opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

22 days holiday (+1 for each year up to 27)

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Free parking

Life assurance policy (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospital cash plan scheme

Tuition assistance

Reduced rate shipping

Group scheme savings

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with applicable Licenses / Vocational Training.
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing tools.
• Experience with welding and basic electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and service on company fleet vehicles.
• Complete defect reports and prepare vehicles for MOT testing.
• Ensure safe use of tools and maintain good housekeeping standards.

Skills

LGV C&E licence (class one)

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2

Automotive equipment knowledge

Welding skills

D.C. electrical troubleshooting

Heavy Vehicle Components handling

Valid driving license

Previous experience in similar role

Job description

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Vehicle Maintenance Technician, Bradford

Client: FedEx

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 02cfe3efa8c8

Job Views: 9

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join the Engineering Team as a fully skilled Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician based at our Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Bradford.

Your role

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.

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.

Working hours: 40 per week

Shift: Days - Afternoons rotating 06:00 - 14:30, 14:00 - 22:30

Salary: Base pay £16.83 per hour. Premium paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£1.72 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.08 per hour).

What are you going to be doing?

• 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

What are we looking for?

• 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

What you’ll get!

• 22 days holiday a year (+1 day for every full year worked between Jan-Dec, up to 27 days)
• FedEx Retirement Plan
• Free Uniform and PPE
• Free parking
• Life assurance policy which pays out 4 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme Provides you with confidential support, information and advice to help you with your wellbeing
• Hospital cash plan scheme
• Tuition assistance for external training
• Reduced rate shipping for international packages
• Group scheme savings on many items
• Great career opportunities

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 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.