HGV Technician

Overview

DPD is a member of Geopost, one of Europe’s leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

• Contract: Permanent / 40.25 hours per week
• Salary: £51,314.32 plus Bonus
• Location: DPD Smethwick
• Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
• Hours of Work: Nights 18:40 – 07:00

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly motivated HGV Workshop Technician / Mechanic to join our team of highly skilled technicians.

As the successful HGV Technician / Mechanic you will report to the Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager and be a key member of the team. In a time-critical distribution environment, your key accountabilities will include:

• Servicing and maintaining DPD’s fleet of approximately 1500 Mercedes Benz tractor units and 2700 trailers
• Fault diagnostics on vehicles
• MOT preparation for the vehicles
• Weekly/monthly checks of HGV vehicles
• Mechanical and electrical repairs on vehicles

• You will have experience working within a similar Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant role, or have knowledge of yellow goods repairs
• Ideally you will be Level 3 trained in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or be a time-served technician
• You will have knowledge of working on Mercedes, DAF, Dennis, Volvo and Renault vehicles
• You must demonstrate the core values of DPD's DNA:
  Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
• It would be advantageous if you were IRTEC licence qualified, however this is not essential as we can provide further accreditation for this

• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from 100s 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

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. We pride ourselves on recognising and developing talent and offer 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.