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.
Our Vehicle Maintenance Unit at FedEx Slough requires a highly organised, detail-conscious, and self-motivated individual to join the team as a Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician.
Hours: 40 per week.
Shift: Monday to Friday - 6.45 am to 15.15 pm
Salary: £20.77 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 roadworthiness of vehicles to Department of Transport (DOT) standards and the company preventative maintenance schedules.
As the Senior Technician at the VMU, you will be responsible for:
1. Effectively managing the performance of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians.
2. Assisting in the day-to-day running of the VMU office in the absence of the Workshop Manager.
3. Diagnosing faults and repairing vehicles to minimum DOT standards in line with the Company preventative maintenance programme.
4. Completing relevant documentation for all work undertaken, including reporting to the Line Manager.
5. Road testing vehicles (where qualified and instructed to do so).
6. Taking or accompanying vehicles for DOT tests as required (where qualified and instructed to do so).
7. Ensuring correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant, and ancillary equipment.
8. Ensuring personal protective clothing/equipment is worn in accordance with FedEx's Health & Safety policy.
9. Ensuring that all HASAWA/Legislation/Security procedures are adhered to and that good housekeeping is maintained.
10. Providing a high level of internal and external customer care.
11. Maintaining communication between traffic departments and the VMU.
12. Ensuring no vehicle leaves the VMU in an un-roadworthy condition.
To fulfill this role, you will have a qualification in vehicle maintenance, excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a busy environment, and good attention to detail ensuring our vehicles leave the VMU in a roadworthy condition.
A full driving licence is essential; however, 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 happen because we do it together.
FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all.
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