HGV Technician / Mechanical Engineer - Nights

DPD UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free eye tests and support for glasses

Discounted shopping from 100+ retailers

Holiday trading

Job summary

DPD UK in Hinckley is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to join its workshop team. The role involves inspecting and maintaining the DPD HGV fleet, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Applicants should have proven experience in heavy vehicle maintenance and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a heavy goods or heavy plant role.
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical, electrical, and braking systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and also independently.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, servicing, maintaining and repairing the DPD HGV fleet.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Performing routine scheduled safety inspections in accordance with DVSA requirements.

Skills

Heavy vehicle mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Diagnostic skills

Ability to read technical manuals

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Contract, Salary & Working Hours

• Contract: Permanent, 40.25 hours per week
• Salary: Up to £63,000 + Tool Allowance + Monthly Bonus of 5% and progression opportunities
• Location: Hub 4 Hinckley, LE10 3BQ
• Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
• Hours of Work: 18:40 – 07:00

DPD UK is a member of GeoPost, 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 strives to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. We 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 recruiting an experienced and highly motivated HGV Technician to join our workshop team. The role reports to the VMU Manager and is responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining and repairing the DPD HGV fleet (≈1500 tractor units and 3000 trailers).

Key Accountabilities

• Perform routine scheduled safety inspections in accordance with DVSA requirements.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on fleet vehicles.
• Replace components such as engines, transmissions, brake, suspension, steering, electrical, exhaust, and emission systems.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and ensure all compliance standards are met.
• Maintain accurate service records, defect reports, and inspection documentation.
• Ensure vehicles meet road safety regulations and legal compliance standards.
• Use diagnostic equipment and software to conduct systematic fault identification and resolve faults efficiently.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with other technicians, VMU technical operatives, and management staff to ensure efficient fleet maintenance.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Proven experience in a heavy goods or heavy plant role.
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical, electrical, and braking systems.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Ability to read technical manuals, diagnostic reports and repair manuals.
• Excellent problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to health, safety and compliance standards.
• Demonstration of DPD’s core values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Desirables

• 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.

Benefits

• Holiday trading.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Free life assurance of 4 × salary on joining the pension scheme.
• Health Kiosks visiting every location.
• Vitality at Work.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounted shopping from 100+ retailers, including up to 5 % off supermarket shopping.
• Milestone days off to celebrate with family and friends.
• Free eye tests and support for glasses for employees who regularly use a screen.

Joining DPD offers you a stable job and a career with development and promotion opportunities from within.

If you share our aims and values and can help deliver our customers’ promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.