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;
1. Servicing and maintaining DPD’s fleet of approximately Mercedes Benz tractor units and in trailers.
2. Fault Diagnostics on vehicles
3. MOT Preparation for the vehicles
4. Weekly/ monthly checks of HGV vehicles
5. Mechanical and Electrical repairs on vehicles
6. Since November over 60% of our HGV Fleet use Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
Qualifications
About You
As the successful candidate 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.
A LGV Class 1 Driving Licence is desirable for this role but not essential.
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…
7. Holiday trading
8. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
9. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
10. Health Kiosks visiting every location
11. Vitality at Work
12. Free On Site Parking
13. Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
14. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
15. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses