HGV Technician

DPD Group UK; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in Oldbury is seeking an experienced HGV/LGV Workshop Technician. The role involves servicing a fleet of approximately 1500 vehicles, conducting fault diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including enhanced maternity/paternity packages and free onsite parking. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to the company’s core values.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks visiting every location

Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers

Milestone days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience working within a similar Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant role.
• Level 3 trained in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time-served technician.
• Knowledge of yellow goods repairs is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant role

Knowledge of Mercedes, DAF, Dennis, Volvo and Renault vehicles

Core values of DPD's DNA

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Irtech licence (advantageous)

Job description

Company Description

• Contract: Permanent / 40.25 hours per week
• Salary: circa £48k per annum plus performance bonus and overtime
• Location: DPD Hinckley
• Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
• Hours of Work: Days 06:40 to 19:00

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.

Job Description

Due to continued growth we are delighted to announce we are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly motivated HGV/ LGV Workshop Technician/ Mechanic to join our thriving business. This role, which is based at our site in Oldbury, will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of the UK's leading parcel delivery business.

Working days will cover a continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, days 06:40–19:00.

As the successful HGV Technician/Mechanic, you will report to the Workshop 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 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

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, Hard Work 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.

Benefits

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

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.