Vehicle Maintenance Technician-Advanced

FedEx Group; Uttlesford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Uttlesford to handle preventative maintenance and repairs for GSE and material handling equipment. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge in mechanics and hydraulics, with an emphasis on problem-solving and good communication skills. Along with an attractive compensation package, FedEx values diversity and inclusion, offering career development resources and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Attractive compensation

Training and on-the-job learning

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Reduced-rate shipping

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant skills and licenses.
• Ability to read technical diagrams.
• Valid manual shift driving license.

Responsibilities

• Launch and execute monthly preventative maintenance.
• Maintain records and log maintenance activities.
• Order works to vendors and check execution.

Skills

Technical knowledge in mechanics

Knowledge in hydraulics

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Technical diagrams reading

Computer literacy

Welding

Job description

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. With 530,000 team members, 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 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 for GSE and material handling equipment
• Create curative repair/work orders and execute work for GSE and material handling equipment
• Launch regulatory inspections on GSE, material handling, and workshop equipment
• Log maintenance activities and maintain records
• Order works to vendors and check proper execution
• Collect and encode worksheets from vendors
• Request spare parts when necessary
• Maintain a safe and good condition workshop following 5S methodology
• Troubleshoot GSE equipment and remove faulty equipment
• Deliver and assemble new assets and update records
• Identify cost saving opportunities
• Report defects for analysis and improvement
• Collaborate with internal customers and communicate effectively

What do you bring with you:

• Relevant skills and licenses
• Good technical knowledge in mechanics, hydraulics, and electricity
• Autonomous, curious, and self-learning
• Ability to read technical diagrams
• Computer literacy and system usage skills
• Adherence to rules and procedures
• Clear reporting skills
• Fluent in French and good in English
• Positive attitude and problem-solving skills
• Confidence, empathy, friendliness
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy components
• Experience with welding and electrical troubleshooting
• Valid manual shift driving license

What do we offer:

• Attractive compensation
• Training and on-the-job learning
• Development resources
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reduced-rate shipping
• Career opportunities
• Being part of a trusted global brand

Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Join FedEx.

FedEx UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.