Vehicle Maintenance Technician

FedEx Group; Nottingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join their Nottingham team. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will perform essential service and repairs on a diverse fleet, ensuring vehicles meet safety and legal standards. With a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional development, you will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions. Enjoy a flexible working schedule and a range of attractive perks, including training resources and employee assistance programs. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Training and on-the-job learning

Extensive learning resources

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Reduced-rate shipping for employees

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational training and applicable licenses required.
• Experience with automotive equipment and troubleshooting essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair company fleet per maintenance schedules.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing to ensure compliance.
• Complete inspection records and defect reports.

Skills

LGV C&E license (class one)

Automotive equipment operation

Heavy Vehicle Components handling

Welding skills

D.C. electrical troubleshooting

Valid driving license

Tools

Automotive testing equipment

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Vehicle Maintenance Technician at our Nottingham VMU.

Working hours: 40 per week
Shift: Rotating shifts
Week 1: 06:00-14:30 Mon-Fri
Week 2: 12:30-21:00 Mon-Fri
However, flexible hours can be considered for right candidate.

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

What you will be doing:

1. Performing service and repair of company fleet in line with planned maintenance schedules to ensure our vehicles and trailers are safe, legal and fit for duties.
2. Completing signed service and inspection records.
3. Completing defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements.
4. Preparing vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing to ensure first time pass.
5. Performing ad-hoc vehicle repairs, investigating and rectifying vehicle defects.

What do you bring with you:

1. Your skill and applicable licenses our vocational training, e.g., LGV C&E license (class one).
2. Knowledge of the use and operation of all automotive equipment and testing / troubleshooting equipment.
3. Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components.
4. Experience with welding and basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting skills.
5. Valid driving license.

What do we offer:

1. Attractive compensation package.
2. Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities.
3. Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge.
4. Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract).
5. Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations.
6. Employee reduced-rate shipping.
7. Great career opportunities.

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