HGV Technician

DPDgroup; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in Oldbury is seeking an experienced HGV/LGV Workshop Technician to join their team. You will play a vital role in servicing and maintaining a fleet of vehicles, conducting fault diagnostics, and preparing vehicles for MOT. Ideal candidates will have experience in Heavy Goods roles and be Level 3 trained in Vehicle Maintenance. This position not only offers job stability but also comes with a wide range of benefits including enhanced parental packages, free life assurance, and discounts at various retailers.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance of 4 x salary

Free onsite car parking

Health kiosks visiting each location

Discounted shopping from retailers

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests and support with costs

Qualifications

• Experience working within a similar Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant role.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Ideally Level 3 trained in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining the fleet of vehicles.
• Conducting fault diagnostics on vehicles.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT.

Skills

Experience with Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant roles

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Core values of DPD's DNA

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Mercedes, DAF, Dennis, Volvo, Renault

Job description

Job Description

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

This role will be working days covering a continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off ondays 06.40– 19 : 00

As the successful HGV Technician / Mechanic, you will reportto 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 Mercedes Benztractor units and in trailers.
• Fault Diagnosticson vehicles
• MOT Preparationfor the vehicles
• Weekly / monthly checks of HGV vehicles
• Mechanical and Electrical repairson vehicles

Qualifications

About You

As the successful candidate you will have had experience working within a similarHeavy GoodsorHeavy Plantrole, or have knowledge ofyellow goods repairs. Ideally you will be Level 3 trained inVehicle Maintenance and Repair or be a time served technician.

You will have knowledge of working onMercedes, DAF, Dennis, Volvo and Renaultvehicles.

You must demonstrate the core values of DPD's DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability

It would be advantageous if you wereirtech licencequalified however this is not essential as we can provide further accreditation for this.

Benefits

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…

• 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 thousands 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