Vehicle Maintenance Technician-Advanced

FedEx; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Express UK Transportation Limited is seeking a Senior Vehicle & GSE Technician to maintain and repair ground support equipment and fleet systems, ensuring safe operations for FedEx Ramp/Sort/Aircraft MXT teams. The role requires a full driving licence and relevant automotive or plant qualifications, with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Working hours are 40 per week, with a salary of £24.93 per hour plus premia for late shifts.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence (LCV and/or GSE licence).
• Relevant qualification in automotive, truck or plant equipment.
• Able to lift & manoeuvre vehicle components up to 25kg & larger weights with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repair and maintenance of GSE, electrical systems, and location-specific equipment to ensure safe operation of FedEx Ramp/Sort/Aircraft MXT teams.
• Performs servicing and repair of complex Vehicle & GSE, using diagnostic equipment and following approved processes; maintains documentation and supports lead duties.

Skills

Ground Handling

Diagnostics

Electrical Systems

Heavy Vehicle Driving

Hydraulic Systems

Mechanical Automation

Office Admin

Power Plant Eng

Job description

Company

GBD FedEx Express UK Transportation Limited

Address

Parkhouse East Industrial Estate

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Posting Start Date

1-Sept-2026

Posting Close Date

28-Feb-2027

Job Family

FXE-EU: Vehicle Maintenance Technician (ID)

Position Summary

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

Salary: £24.93 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm & 10pm - 6am.

Job Description

Responsible for the completion of repair and maintenance of Company Ground Support Equipment (GSE), electrical systems, ground equipment, location-specific equipment to ensure FedEx Ramp/Sort/Aircraft MXT teams operate safely and effectively. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant internal and external standards and procedures. Identifies anomalies as they arise and resolves directly with operators.

Performs the timely and efficient servicing and repair of complex types of Vehicle & GSE. Includes using appropriate tools, complex diagnostic equipment & vehicle specifications and following approved processes, procedures & control mechanisms to achieve the required service levels, performance standards & outsourcing repairs to vendors when appropriate. Maintains accurate documentation and database integrity in accordance with defined standards. Supports the Manager by performing assigned lead duties including the allocation and prioritisation of work and audit/review of maintenance results and standards.

Vehicle & GSE - Snr Technician

• Full driving licence (LCV and/or GSE licence)
• Relevant qualification in automotive, truck or plant equipment
• Able to lift & manoeuvre vehicle components up to a weight of 25K & larger weights with appropriate equipment
• Substantial experience of vehicle and plant maintenance with an in-depth knowledge of vehicle types and systems, diagnosis and repair techniques, resource requirements, service specifications, regulatory standards & requirements etc
• Good knowledge of health & safety in the workplace and specific vehicle workshop requirements
• Quality focused with experience of reviewing vehicle/plant repairs against set standards & identifying corrective actions needed
• Experience of working independently whilst functioning as a team player
• Basic interpersonal skills
• Good planning & organising skills with experience of prioritising & co-ordinating multiple tasks
• Good standard of numeracy with experience of performing procedural checks on invoices to ensure accuracy
• Excellent problem solving & diagnostic skills
• Experience of updating a fleet Management system (GVMAX) & of generating standard reports
• Basic administrative skills

Required Skills

• Airport Ground Handling
• Automotive Diagnostics / Electronics
• Electrical Calculations / Installations / Measurements / Safety / System Troubleshooting / Wiring
• Electrical Power Unit
• Grounding Equipment
• Ground Service Equipment / Support
• Heavy Vehicle Driving
• Hydraulic Engineering / Fittings / Pumping Systems
• Mechanical Automation
• Office Administration / Applications / Systems / Organisation
• Power Plant Engineering

Optional Skills

• Automotive Engineering
• Car Maintenance
• Electrical Systems
• Organisational Planning
• Organising
• Problem Solving
• Support Equipment
• Technology Infrastructure Management

We also offer excellent career opportunities for those who are keen to progress in a supportive "can do" and rapidly expanding environment.

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 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 Express 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.