Vehicle Maintenance Technician

FedEx; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global courier service provider in the UK is seeking a Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicle fleet. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and preparing vehicles for MOT testing. The ideal candidate will have relevant licenses, experience in vehicle repairs, and strong troubleshooting skills. Benefits include holiday entitlement, a retirement plan, and more. This is an on-site role, based in Durham with a fixed shift schedule.

Benefits

22 days holiday a year plus additional days for long service

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Life assurance policy which pays out 4 x salary

Tuition assistance for external training

Reduced rate shipping for international packages

Great career opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driving license.
• Previous experience within a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain FedEx assets' safety and reliability through vehicle servicing.
• Completion of signed service and inspection records.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing to ensure 1st time pass.

Skills

Fully skilled with applicable Licenses / Vocational Training (e.g., LGV C&E licence)

Experience with welding and basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting skills

Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components

Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing tools

Education

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs

Job description

Overview

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 Durham.

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: Monday - Friday, 06:00-14:30 / 14:00-22:30 Rotating

Salary: Base pay £20.77 per hour. Premium paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.23 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.70 per hour).

What you are 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 we’re 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. FedEx is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Disability Confident FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce with growth opportunities for all.

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as a top company by Fortune magazine. We deliver for customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories. Our success is driven by our team of FedEx team members who deliver an outstanding experience.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) governs FedEx decisions and activities. We invest in our people and return profits to the business to support continued growth and well‑being of our workforce.

Our Culture

FedEx’s culture is brought to life through our behaviors and values that define how we work globally, and differentiate us in today’s marketplace.