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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 Basildon.
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).
What are you going to be doing?
* 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 to ensure 1st time pass)
* Perform 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 carrying out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management
What are we looking for?
* 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 D.C. electrical troubleshooting skills
* Must possess valid driving license
* Previous experience within a similar role
What you’ll get!
* 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 x salary
* Employee Assistance Programme Provides you with 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
Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happens because we do it together.
FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.
FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all
Our Company
FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.
Our Philosophy
The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.
Our Culture
Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.
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Freight and Package Transportation
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