Social network you want to login/join with:
Vehicle Maintenance Technician, Maidstone
Client: FedEx
Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: cdd3ba3a9889
Job Views: 19
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 Maidstone VMU.
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 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 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 carrying out other duties as deemed reasonable by management.
Qualifications and experience required:
* Fully skilled with applicable licenses/vocational training (e.g., LGV C&E license (class one)).
* City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs.
* Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing/troubleshooting equipment.
* Ability to lift and maneuver heavy vehicle components.
* Experience with welding and basic D.C. electrical troubleshooting skills.
* Valid driving license.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
Benefits:
* 22 days holiday per year (+1 day for every full year worked, up to 27 days)
* FedEx Retirement Plan
* Free Uniform and PPE
* Free parking
* Life assurance policy (4x salary)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Hospital cash plan scheme
* Tuition assistance for external training
* Reduced rate international shipping
* Group savings schemes
* Career development opportunities
FedEx promotes diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
#J-18808-Ljbffr