Vehicle Maintenance Technician - HGV

FedEx Group; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician in Bristol. This role offers the chance to maintain the safety and reliability of a diverse fleet of vehicles. You will be responsible for performing scheduled maintenance, completing inspection records, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The position provides a supportive work environment with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, enabling you to grow and thrive in your career. With competitive pay and generous perks, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking to make a difference in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

22 days holiday (+1 for each full year worked)

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Free parking

Life assurance policy (4 x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospital cash plan scheme

Tuition assistance for external training

Reduced rate shipping for international packages

Group scheme savings on many items

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with applicable licenses and vocational training.
• Experience in welding and basic electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and maintenance of the company fleet of vehicles.
• Complete defect reports and prepare vehicles for MOT testing.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and ensure safe tool use.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

LGV C&E licence (class one)

Commercial Vehicle Repairs

Welding

D.C. Electrical Troubleshooting

Automotive Equipment Operation

Defect Reporting

Education

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

Vocational Training

Tools

Automotive Testing Equipment

Repair Tools

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 Bristol (Yate).

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.

As a Vehicle Technician, you will maintain FedEx Assets' safety and reliability by performing service and maintenance of the company fleet of vehicles and trailers in line with planned maintenance schedules. Ensuring that the fleet is safe, legal and fit for duties.

Working hours: 40 per week
Shift: Monday to Friday, all shifts (hours flexible, to be discussed)

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

What are you going to be doing?

1. Completion of signed service and inspection records
2. Completion of defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements.
3. Prepare vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing (to a standard to ensure 1st time pass)
4. Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs, investigating and rectifying vehicle defects.
5. Ensuring the correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment
6. Maintaining good housekeeping standards carrying out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management

What are we looking for?

1. Fully skilled with applicable Licenses / Vocational Training (e.g., LGV C&E licence (class one)).
2. City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs
3. Knowledge of the use and operation of all automotive equipment and testing / troubleshooting equipment
4. Ability to lift and manoeuvre Heavy Vehicle Components
5. Experience with welding and basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting skills
6. Must possess valid driving license
7. 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.

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.