Company: FedEx Express EU
Job Requisition Number: RC445270
Locations:
Unit E6/E7 Larkfield Trading Estate
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Time Type: Full Time
Scheduled weekly Hours: 40
Worker Type: Regular
Posting Date: 02-February-2022
Closing Date: 05-March-2022
Job Family: FXE-EU: Vehicle Maintenance Technician (ID)
ApplyPosition Summary:
Hours: 40 per week.
Shifts: Monday to Thursday 20:00pm to 04:30am, Friday 19:00pm to 03:30am
Salary: £15.56 per hour. Premia paid for Twilight shift allowance of £1.67 per hour (19.00pm and 22.00pm), Night shift allowance of £2.02 (22:00pm to 06:00am). Premia not paid if sick.
We have a rare opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join the Engineering Team as a fully skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician based at our Vehicle Maintenance Unit in South East VMU.
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.
Responsibilities include:
• 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
The successful applicant should have:
• 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
Full Training will be given along with a competitive salary and benefits package.
We also offer excellent career opportunities for those who are keen to progress in a supportive "can do" and rapidly expanding environment.
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