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Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Role summary
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The Vehicle Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and maintaining FedEx delivery vehicles to ensure they are safe, reliable and legally compliant. Candidates are typically expected to hold relevant vehicle-maintenance qualifications, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or an equivalent apprenticeship, with experience working on commercial vehicles, vans or heavy goods vehicles. A sound understanding of mechanical, electrical and diagnostic systems is important, as is the ability to use workshop tools and maintenance records accurately. The role requires strong health and safety awareness, a methodical approach, teamwork and flexibility to support operational schedules. A valid driving licence and willingness to work shifts, weekends or overtime may also be required.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Federal Express Corporation EU
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global transportation and logistics company providing express delivery, freight, supply-chain and e-commerce services. Its extensive international network connects businesses and consumers across hundreds of countries and territories. In the United Kingdom, FedEx operates sorting facilities, depots, aircraft and a large road-vehicle fleet to collect and deliver packages throughout the country and overseas. The company relies on technology, dependable transport and skilled employees to maintain fast, secure and traceable deliveries. Vehicle Maintenance Technicians play an important role by keeping the fleet roadworthy, efficient and compliant with UK legislation. FedEx promotes operational safety, customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement, while offering career opportunities across engineering, transport, warehouse operations, customer support and management.