Yard Technician

DPD Group UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HGV Technician in Hinckley, where you'll be integral to maintaining a fleet of vehicles in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the UK's leading parcel delivery service. You'll perform vital repairs and inspections on a variety of vehicles, ensuring they operate efficiently. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company fosters a culture of recognition and support, making it an exciting place to grow your career. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Cycle2Work Scheme

Dining Cards

Holiday trading

Discounts on retailers

Long-service awards

Recognition programme

DPD Personality of the Year award

Qualifications

• Experience in Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant roles is essential.
• Knowledge of vehicle brands like Mercedes and DAF is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and inspections on HGV vehicles and trailers.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs on the fleet.

Skills

Mechanical Repairs

Electrical Repairs

Vehicle Maintenance

Knowledge of Mercedes, DAF, Dennis, Volvo, Renault

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

IRTEC Licence (advantageous)

Job description

Company Description

• Contract Type: Permanent / 45 hours per week
• Salary: £42,901.95 plus Bonus
• Location: Hinckley, Hub 4, LE10 3BQ
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday

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 for an experienced and highly motivated HGV Technician to join our thriving business as a Yard Technician. Within this role, you will be responsible for repairs and inspections to our HGV vehicles and trailers on our yard.

This role, which is based in our brand new Superhub in Hinckley, will offer the successful candidate a chance to be part of the UK's leading parcel delivery business.

As the successful candidate, you will report directly to the Workshop Manager and be a key member of the team. Working in a time-critical distribution environment, your key accountabilities will include:

• Carrying out smaller repairs to DPD’s fleet of Mercedes Benz tractor and trailer units.
• 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 IRTEC licence qualified; however, this is not essential as we can provide further accreditation for this.

Additional Information

Job Specifics

You will have a comprehensive induction to DPD and the Workshop where we explain all working practices. Your induction will also include attendance at our Corporate Induction.

A LGV Class 1 Driving Licence is desirable for this role but not essential.

Remuneration

Your package will include a competitive salary and you will also be entitled to a competitive bonus scheme. As well as this, you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on thousands of retailers.

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD to include long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, and the DPD Personality of the Year award.

If successful, you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business that, through its constant innovation, has revolutionised the express parcel industry and continues to define its outlook for the future.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.