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Vehicle Maintenance Technician-Advanced
Role summary
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The Vehicle Maintenance Technician-Advanced maintains and repairs FedEx delivery vehicles and associated equipment to keep the fleet safe, reliable and compliant. Requirements typically include proven experience servicing commercial vehicles, strong diagnostic and mechanical skills, familiarity with electrical and electronic systems, and relevant technical qualifications such as City & Guilds, NVQ or an equivalent. A driving licence, health and safety awareness, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are usually expected. Candidates should be comfortable with planned maintenance, inspections, fault finding, accurate service records and occasional urgent repairs. The role may involve shift work, physical tasks and working in a busy depot environment.
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 global transport and logistics company providing express parcel delivery, freight, e-commerce and supply-chain services. Its UK operations connect businesses and consumers with domestic and international markets through a network of depots, aircraft, vehicles, technology and distribution facilities. Vehicle maintenance technicians are essential to this network because they help ensure delivery vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and available for daily operations. FedEx is part of FedEx Corporation and employs people across transportation, engineering, customer service, operations, technology and corporate functions. The company generally promotes safety, reliability, customer service and teamwork, with employee benefits and development opportunities varying by location, contract and role.