Overview
- Contract: Permanent, 40.25 hours per week
- Salary: Up to 63k, Tool Allowance, Monthly Bonus of 5% and Progression opportunities
- Location: Smethwick, B66 1BY
- Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
- Hours of Work: 18:40 – 07:00
DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions. DPD UK aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK and to deliver the best service using the best technology while recruiting and retaining the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting an experienced and highly motivated HGV Technician to join our team of highly skilled technicians. You will report to the VMU Manager and be part of the team responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing the DPD HGV fleet, made up of approximately 1,500 tractor units and 3,000 trailers. You will ensure that the fleet is maintained to the highest standard of safety, is fully compliant with DVSA regulations, and remains operationally efficient by minimising vehicle downtime. Working in a time-critical parcel distribution environment, your key accountabilities will include:
Responsibilities
- Performing routine scheduled safety inspections in accordance with DVSA requirements.
- Diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults on the various vehicles within the DPD fleet.
- Completing repairs and replacements on components, including:
- Engines and transmissions
- Brake systems
- Suspension systems
- Steering systems
- Electrical systems and diagnostics
- Exhaust and emission systems
- Preparing vehicles to a high standard for MOT testing and ensuring all compliance standards are met.
- Maintaining accurate service records, defect reports, and inspection documentation.
- Ensuring vehicles meet road safety regulations and legal compliance standards.
- Using diagnostic equipment and software to conduct systematic fault identification and efficiently resolve mechanical and electrical faults in modern HGV systems.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Ensure tools, equipment, and diagnostic systems are maintained and used correctly.
- Working collaboratively with other technicians, VMU technical operatives and management staff to ensure efficient fleet maintenance.
The role is based within the workshop on our Hub site.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Proven experience working within a similar Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant role.
- Hold relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair (or equivalent).
- An up-to-date knowledge of the guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
- Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical, electrical and braking systems.
- Be a team player who can also work independently.
- Ability to read technical manuals, diagnostic reports and repair manuals.
- Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Show a strong commitment to Health, Safety and compliance standards.
- Demonstrate the core values of DPD’s DNA: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
Desirable
- IRTEC licence
- HGV Class 1 licence
- Experience working on Mercedes, DAF, MAN and Volvo tractor units
- Experience working on G&A and Tiger lifting deck trailers
Additional Information
About our Benefits
- Holiday trading
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
- Health Kiosks visiting every location
- Vitality at Work
- Free On Site Parking
- Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
- Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
- Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers’ promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
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