Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Company: FedEx Express
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Location: Basildon
Job Description:

Position Summary

Our Vehicle Maintenance Unit requires a highly organised, detail conscious and self‑motivated individual to join the team as a Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician.

Hours & Compensation

Hours: 40 per week.

Shifts: Monday to Friday – 6:00 am to 14:30 pm.

Salary: £24.93 per hour + geographical enhancement.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively manage the performance of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians.
  • Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the VMU office in the absence of the Workshop Manager.
  • Diagnose faults and repair vehicles to minimum DOT standards in line with the Company preventative maintenance programme.
  • Complete relevant documentation for all work undertaken including reporting to the Line Manager.
  • Road test vehicles where qualified and instructed to do so.
  • Take or accompany vehicles for DOT tests as required.
  • Ensure correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment.
  • Ensure personal protective clothing/equipment is worn in accordance with FedEx’s Health & Safety policy.
  • Ensure all HASAWA, legislation and security procedures are adhered to and good housekeeping is maintained.
  • Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
  • Maintain communication between traffic departments and the VMU.
  • Ensure no vehicle leaves the VMU in an un‑roadworthy condition.

Qualifications

  • Qualification in vehicle maintenance, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a busy environment and a good attention to detail ensuring our vehicles leave the VMU in a roadworthy condition.
  • A full driving licence is essential. Previous experience within the transport industry and Category C+E entitlement is preferred but not essential.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing growth opportunities for all.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026