Vehicle Maintenance Technician - HGV

FedEx Express México; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday +1 per year up to 27

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Free parking

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospital cash plan

Job summary

GBJ FedEx Express UK Transportation Limited is seeking a fully skilled Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join the Engineering Team in Exeter. You will maintain the company fleet, ensure safety and legal compliance, and work a 40-hour week with shift flexibility.

The role requires LGV C&E license and City & Guilds 1 & 2 in commercial vehicle repairs, with opportunities for overtime premia for evening and night hours. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with applicable Licenses / Vocational Training (e.g., LGV C&E licence)
• City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing/troubleshooting equipment
• Must possess valid driving license

Responsibilities

• Complete signed service and inspection records
• Complete defect reports and paperwork to meet legal requirements
• Prepare vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing to a first-time pass
• Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs and rectify defects
• Ensure safe use of tools and equipment
• Maintain housekeeping and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

LGV C&E licence

Driving licence

Vehicle maintenance

Education

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 in commercial vehicle repairs

Tools

Automotive testing equipment

Job description

Company: GBJ FedEx Express UK Transportation Limited

Address: Lodge Trading Estate

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: 3-Aug-2026

Posting Close Date: 16-Aug-2026

Job Family: FXE-EU: Vehicle Maintenance Technician (ID)

Position Summary

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 Exeter . 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 £21.70 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.33), 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 Licenses / 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

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