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
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 weekMonday to Thursday 14:00 – 22:30Friday 13:00 – 21:30
Salary: Base pay £21.70 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm – 10pm (£2.13 per hour) and 10pm – 6am (£2.58 per hour).
Responsibilities
- 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 that ensures first‑time pass
- Perform ad‑hoc vehicle repairs, investigating and rectifying vehicle defects
- Ensure the correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment
- Maintain good housekeeping standards and carry out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management
Qualifications
- 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 DC electrical troubleshooting skills
- Must possess a valid driving licence
- Previous experience within a similar role
Benefits
- 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× salary
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support, information and advice for 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
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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