Vehicle Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A logistics company in Greater London is looking for a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to perform service and maintenance on their fleet of vehicles and trailers. The role entails ensuring the vehicles are safe and legal while maintaining high standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, including a valid driving licence. This position offers good benefits, including holiday entitlement and a retirement plan.

Benefits

22 days holiday a year

FedEx Retirement Plan

Free Uniform and PPE

Life assurance policy

Tuition assistance

Reduced rate shipping

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driving licence.
• Previous experience within a similar role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fully skilled with applicable Licences

Knowledge of automotive equipment

Ability to lift Heavy Vehicle Components

Welding experience

Basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting

Education

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

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 Barking.

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: Rotating shifts Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:30pm and 14:00pm to 22:30pm.

Salary: Base pay £20.77 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.23 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.70 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 a 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 carrying out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with applicable Licences / 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 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 4x salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme provides 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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