Vehicle Maintenance Technician – GBD FedEx Express UK Transportation Limited. This role is for a fully skilled Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician based at our Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Parkhouse.
Base pay £21.70 per hour with premiums paid for hours worked between 7pm-10pm (£2.33) and 10pm-6am (£2.82). Working hours: 40 per week, shift pattern to be confirmed.
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 licences or 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 – 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
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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