Vehicle Maintenance Technician

FedEx; Maidstone; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and reliability of their fleet. This role involves performing service and maintenance duties, troubleshooting vehicle issues, and completing necessary inspections and paperwork. With competitive pay and numerous benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for career growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

22 days holiday (+1 day for each full year worked, up to 27 days)

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Free parking

Life assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospital cash plan scheme

Tuition assistance for external training

Reduced rate shipping for international packages

Great career opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with applicable Licenses / Vocational Training.
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing/troubleshooting.
• Experience in similar role required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain company fleet of vehicles.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing.
• Complete service records and defect reports.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Repair skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Heavy Vehicle Components

Education

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

LGV C&E licence (class one)

Tools

Automotive testing equipment

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Vehicle Maintenance Technician, Maidstone

Client: FedEx

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cdd3ba3a9889

Job Views: 7

Posted: 25.06.2025

Expiry Date: 09.08.2025

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 South East Vehicle Maintenance Unit.

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: Rotating shifts Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:30pm and 14:00pm to 22:30pm.
Salary: Base pay £16.83 per hour. Premium paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£1.81 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.19 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.