Vehicle Maintenance Technician

FedEx; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is looking for a skilled Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join their Engineering Team in Bellshill. You will ensure the safety and reliability of their fleet through maintenance and inspections. The role offers competitive salary, benefits like a retirement plan, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus 1 additional day for each full year worked (up to 27 days)

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Free parking

Life assurance policy (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospital cash plan scheme

Tuition assistance for external training

Reduced rate international shipping

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with applicable licenses/vocational training.
• Valid driving license required.
• Previous experience in a similar role desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and maintenance of the company fleet of vehicles.
• Complete signed service and inspection records.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive equipment

Welding skills

Basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting

Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components

Education

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

LGV C&E license (class one)

Tools

Testing and troubleshooting tools

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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 Bellshill.

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 to Friday, 06:00 – 14:30, 14:00 - 22:30
Salary: Base pay £17.25 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£1.85 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.24 per hour).

Responsibilities include:

• Completion of signed service and inspection records
• Completion of defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements
• Preparing vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing to ensure first-time pass
• Performing 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 and carrying out other duties as reasonably assigned by management

Qualifications and experience required:

• Fully skilled with applicable licenses/vocational training (e.g., LGV C&E license (class one))
• City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing/troubleshooting tools
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components
• Experience with welding and basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting skills
• Valid driving license
• Previous experience in a similar role

Benefits include:

• 22 days holiday plus 1 day for each full year worked (up to 27 days)
• FedEx Retirement Plan
• Free Uniform and PPE
• Free parking
• Life assurance policy (4x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hospital cash plan scheme
• Tuition assistance for external training
• Reduced rate international shipping
• Group savings schemes
• Career development opportunities

At FedEx, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.