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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 and related equipment. Candidates are generally expected to hold relevant vehicle maintenance qualifications, such as NVQ or City & Guilds training, and have practical experience with diesel vehicles, commercial vans or heavy goods vehicles. Strong diagnostic, mechanical and electrical skills are important, along with the ability to use workshop systems and manufacturer guidance. The role requires a valid driving licence, safe working practices, reliability and effective teamwork. Applicants should be comfortable working to maintenance schedules, responding to breakdowns, completing accurate records and supporting vehicle availability in a busy transport operation.
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.
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About Federal Express Corporation EU
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a major global transport and logistics company providing express delivery, freight, e-commerce and supply-chain services. Its European operations connect businesses and consumers across the United Kingdom and international markets through road, air and distribution networks. FedEx employs operational, technical, customer service and corporate specialists, including vehicle maintenance teams that help keep delivery fleets safe, compliant and available. The company places emphasis on service reliability, workplace safety, security, teamwork and responsible business practices. In the UK, its facilities and transport network support parcel collection, sorting, linehaul and final-mile delivery. Employees may receive structured training, career development opportunities and benefits that vary by role, location and employment terms. Vehicle technicians are an important part of the operation because dependable fleet performance directly supports delivery commitments.