Vehicle Maintenance Technician-Advanced

FedEx; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in express transportation is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician-Advanced in Essex. In this role, you will be responsible for executing preventative maintenance, conducting regulatory inspections, and troubleshooting equipment. Ideal candidates will have good technical knowledge and effective communication skills, contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Training and on-the-job learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Program for families

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee reduced-rate shipping

Qualifications

• Good technical knowledge in mechanics, hydraulics and basic electricity.
• Excellent communication skills in French and good communication skills in English.
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components.

Responsibilities

• Launch and execute monthly preventative maintenance repair/work orders for GSE and material handling equipment.
• Collect and sign worksheets from vendors and input into the global maintenance system.
• Troubleshoot GSE equipment when failures disturb operations.

Skills

Technical knowledge in mechanics

Communication skills in English

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

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Who We Are

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

Who We Are

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

Shift: To be advised

Salary: Base pay £23.86 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.56 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£3.10 per hour).

What You Will Be Doing

• Launch and execute monthly preventative maintenance repair/work orders as per global maintenance system planning for GSE and material handling equipment
• Create curative repair/work orders for curative maintenance and execute work for GSE and material handling equipment
• Launch regulatory inspections as per legal requirements whatever on GSE and material handling equipment as well as on workshop equipment
• Logging maintenance carried out on each asset and maintaining both system and physical records.
• Order works to vendors when applicable and check proper execution
• Collect and sign worksheets from vendors and encode accordingly in global maintenance system
• Request spare parts when necessary
• Ensure to keep workshop in good and safe condition and work safely at all times, following 5S methodology
• Troubleshoot GSE equipment when failure disturbs operations, ensure to remove faulty equipment
• Ensure delivery and assembly of new assets and update global maintenance system accordingly
• Identify cost saving opportunities
• Report identified defects for analysis and further equipment improvement
• Keep a great collaboration with internal customers and communicate in a solution oriented manner
  
  

What Do You Bring With You

• Your skill and applicable licenses
• Good technical knowledge in mechanics, hydraulics and basic electricity
• Autonomous working, curious and self-learning capacities
• Ability to read and understand technical diagrams
• Computer literacy and ability to easily use specific systems
• Rigorous adherence to rules and procedures
• Provide clear and summarized reporting when requested
• Excellent communication skills in French and good communication skills in English
• Positive attitude and problem-solving mindset to find the best solution for our customers and colleagues
• Confidence, empathy, and friendliness to offer excellent experience to our customers and with vendors
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components
• Experience with welding and basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting skills
• Valid manual shift driving license
  
  

What Do We Offer

• Attractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced-rate shipping
• Great career opportunities
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year
  
  

Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.

FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

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

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation

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