DPD UK
HGV Technician - Nights
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HGV Technician - Nights
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 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 an experienced and highly motivated HGV Technician to join our team of highly skilled technicians.
As the successful HGV Technician, 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 1500 tractor units and 3000 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;
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:
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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.
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Demonstrate the core values of DPD's DNA: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
Desireables
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
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
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