HGV Technician at DPD Group UK

Hinckley, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

46452.51

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HGV Maintenance, Fault Diagnostics, MOT Preparation, Mechanical Repairs, Electrical Repairs, Vehicle Servicing, Mercedes Benz, DAF, Dennis, Volvo, Renault, Heavy Goods Repair, Heavy Plant Repair

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

Company Description Contract: Permanent, 40.25 hours per week Continental Days Salary: £46,452.51 plus Bonus Location: Hinckley Days of Work: 4 on 4 off Hours of Work: 06:40 - 19:00 DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer. Job Description 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. Working 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 in 2700 trailers. Fault Diagnostics on vehicles MOT Preparation for the vehicles Weekly/ monthly checks of HGV vehicles Mechanical and Electrical repairs on vehicles Qualifications About You You will have had 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 irtech licence qualified however this is not essential as we can provide further accreditation for this You must demonstrate the core values of DPD's DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability Additional Information About our Benefits We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few… 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 For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses 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 #REF9684A Job Title: LGV Mechanical Engineer - Continental Days Function: Engineering Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

Responsibilities

The technician will be responsible for servicing and maintaining DPD’s fleet, which includes approximately 1500 Mercedes Benz tractor units and 2700 trailers. Key duties involve fault diagnostics, MOT preparation, weekly/monthly checks, and performing necessary mechanical and electrical repairs on the vehicles.