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Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Role summary
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The Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and maintaining FedEx delivery vehicles and related equipment, helping keep the fleet safe, reliable and legally compliant. Candidates are generally expected to have substantial experience in vehicle maintenance, ideally with HGV, commercial vehicle or fleet experience, and hold relevant technical qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent. Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, braking systems, electrical systems and preventative maintenance is important. An MOT qualification, HGV licence or experience with diesel and modern electric vehicles may be advantageous. The role requires a strong safety focus, accurate maintenance records, practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while supporting junior technicians and operational teams.
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 transportation, logistics and express delivery company operating an extensive air, road and ground network. Its services include time-definite parcel delivery, freight transportation, customs support, supply-chain solutions and e-commerce logistics. In the United Kingdom, FedEx serves businesses and consumers through depots, hubs, aircraft operations and a large commercial vehicle fleet. The company employs people across transport, engineering, warehouse operations, customer service, technology and corporate functions. Vehicle maintenance technicians play an important role in keeping delivery operations safe, compliant and dependable. FedEx typically promotes structured training, workplace safety, career development and employee benefits, although specific terms vary by role and location. The business is part of FedEx Corporation, headquartered in the United States, and connects customers across domestic and international markets.