Vehicle Maintenance Technician

FedEx; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 24,662 - 35,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Life assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced rate shipping for international packages

Tuition assistance for external training

Job summary

FedEx is looking for a fully skilled Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join the Engineering Team in Ramsbottom, England. This role involves preparing vehicles for MOT testing, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

You will receive generous benefits, including holiday, retirement plans, and training assistance. An inclusive workforce is a priority at FedEx, fostering growth and community.

Qualifications

• Completion of signed service and inspection records.
• Completion of defect reports and associated paperwork.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing.
• Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs.
• Ensure safe use of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Invest in diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Adhere to legal requirements and health and safety.
• Assist Management with reasonable duties.

Skills

Fully skilled with applicable Licences / Vocational Training

Knowledge of automotive equipment

Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components

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

Previous experience within a similar role

Education

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

Valid driving license

Tools

All automotive equipment

Testing / troubleshooting equipment

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 Stubbins, Lancashire.

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.

• Working hours: 40 per week
• Working pattern: Morning/Afternoon shifts rotating Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:30 / 14:00 - 22:30
• Salary: Base pay £21.70 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.33 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.82 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 Licences / 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all.