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Vehicle Maintenance Technician - HGV
Role summary
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The Vehicle Maintenance Technician – HGV is responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and maintaining heavy goods vehicles and related transport equipment to keep the FedEx fleet safe, reliable and legally compliant. Candidates are generally expected to hold relevant HGV or commercial vehicle maintenance qualifications, practical experience with diesel engines, vehicle electrics, diagnostics, braking systems and preventative maintenance, and a sound understanding of DVSA standards. The role requires accurate record-keeping, safe working practices, teamwork and the ability to respond efficiently to breakdowns or urgent repairs. A full driving licence, relevant workshop experience and flexibility for shifts, nights or weekends 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, logistics and delivery company operating an extensive air, road and ground network. It provides express parcel delivery, freight transportation, supply-chain services and related logistics solutions to businesses and consumers worldwide. In the United Kingdom, FedEx supports domestic and international shipments through delivery stations, hubs, aircraft operations, vehicle fleets and customer-service teams. The company depends on well-maintained commercial vehicles to provide safe and dependable collection and delivery services. Employees typically work in a structured, safety-focused environment with operational targets, technical standards and opportunities for training and career development. As part of the wider FedEx network, UK employees contribute to time-critical international commerce and the movement of goods across Europe and global markets.