Vehicle Maintenance Technician HGV

FedEx; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company based in Thetford is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicle fleet. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, repairs, and preparing vehicles for MOT testing. Ideal candidates will have relevant licenses, experience, and skills in automotive repairs. Offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits including holiday and retirement plans.

Benefits

22 days holiday, increasing with service

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Free parking

Life assurance policy (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospital cash plan

External training support

Reduced rate international shipping

Group savings schemes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant licenses such as LGV C&E license.
• Prior experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy vehicle components.

Responsibilities

• Complete signed service and inspection records.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing.
• Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs and rectify defects.

Skills

Fully skilled with applicable licenses/vocational training

Knowledge of automotive equipment and troubleshooting tools

Welding experience

Basic electrical troubleshooting

Education

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs

Tools

Various automotive tools

Job description

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Vehicle Maintenance Technician HGV, Thetford

Client: FedEx

Location: Thetford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eebca956665b

Job Views: 11

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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 Thetford.

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 the fleet is safe, legal, and fit for duties.

Working hours:

40 per week

Shift: 14:00 - 22:30 Monday to Thursday, 13:00 - 21:30 Friday

Base pay:

£20.77 per hour. Premium paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.23 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.70 per hour).

Overtime:

1.5 X hourly rate

Responsibilities include:

• Completion of signed service and inspection records
• Completion of defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements
• Preparing vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing to ensure first-time pass
• Performing 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 and performing other duties as deemed reasonable by management

Qualifications and experience:

• Fully skilled with applicable licenses/vocational training (e.g., LGV C&E license)
• City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing/troubleshooting tools
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy vehicle components
• Experience with welding and basic electrical troubleshooting
• Valid driving license
• Previous experience in a similar role

Benefits include:

• 22 days holiday, increasing with service
• FedEx Retirement Plan
• Free Uniform and PPE
• Free parking
• Life assurance policy (4x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hospital cash plan
• External training support
• Reduced rate international shipping
• Group savings schemes
• Career development opportunities

FedEx promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to an equal opportunity workforce. We are also Disability Confident ‘Committed’ in the UK.

FedEx is a leading global express transportation company, serving over 220 countries and territories with a focus on outstanding service and a people-first philosophy.