At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in maintaining and repairing vehicles to ensure road safety.
- Company: Join FedEx, a global leader in express transportation with a strong commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, inclusive culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring vehicles are safe and roadworthy for our community.
- Qualifications: Qualification in vehicle maintenance and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24.93 - 24.93 £ per hour.
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: 40 per week. Shifts: Monday to Friday - 6.00am to 14:30pm. Salary: £24.93 per hour base salary + Geographical Enhancement.
In this challenging role you will be working within a busy environment and be responsible for the leadership and development of a team of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians ensuring the service, repair and road worthiness of vehicles to Department of Transport (DOT) standards and the company preventative maintenance schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively managing 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 (where qualified and instructed to do so)
- 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 that all HASAWA/ Legislation/ Security procedures are adhered to and that good housekeeping is maintained
- To 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:
To fulfill this role you will have a qualification in vehicle maintenance, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a busy environment and have 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.
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.
Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician in Wickford employer: FedEx Group
FedEx is an exceptional employer that prioritises diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive work environment where every team member is valued. As a Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will benefit from competitive pay, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that encourages innovation and teamwork, all while contributing to the success of one of the world's leading express transportation companies.
