Yard Technician

DPD UK; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

4x salary life assurance on joining

Job summary

DPD UK is recruiting a Yard Technician to inspect, service, maintain and repair our large vehicle fleet. You will report to the VMU Manager and ensure DVSA compliance, minimise downtime and keep records up to date.

The role operates in a time-critical parcel environment with a focus on safety and efficiency. You will diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults across about 1500 tractors and 3000 trailers, working with a skilled team in a busy workshop with modern diagnostic

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair
• Ability to read technical manuals and diagnostic reports
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Team player who can work independently under pressure

Responsibilities

• Perform routine safety inspections in line with DVSA requirements
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
• Carry out repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension and steering systems
• Maintain accurate service records and defect reports
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and ensure compliance standards
• Keep workshop clean, safe and orderly while using diagnostic tools

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Team player

Reading manuals

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

• Contract: Permanent, 40.25 hours per week
• Salary: Up to 58k, Tool Allowance, Monthly Bonus of 5% and Progression opportunities
• Location: Smethwick
• Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
• Hours of Work: 06.40 - 19:00

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 an experienced and highly motivated Yard Technician to join our team of highly skilled technicians.

As the successful Yard Technician, you will report to the VMU Manager and be part of the team responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing the DPD HGV fleet, made up of approximately 1500 tractor units and 3000 trailers.

You will ensure that the fleet is maintained to the highest standard of safety, is fully compliant with DVSA regulations, and remains operationally efficient by minimising vehicle downtime.

Working in a time-critical parcel distribution environment, your key accountabilities will include:

• Performing routine scheduled safety inspections in accordance with DVSA requirements.
• Diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults on the various vehicles within the DPD fleet
• Completing repairs and replacements on components, including:
  • Engines and transmissions
  • Brake systems
  • Suspension systems
  • Steering systems
  • Electrical systems and diagnostics
  • Exhaust and emission systems
• Preparing vehicles to a high standard for MOT testing and ensuring all compliance standards are met.
• Maintaining accurate service records, defect reports, and inspection documentation.
• Ensuring vehicles meet road safety regulations and legal compliance standards.
• Using diagnostic equipment and software to conduct systematic fault identification and efficiently resolve mechanical and electrical faults in modern HGV systems.
• 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.
• Working collaboratively with other technicians, VMU technical operatives and management

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a similar Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant role.
• Hold relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair (or equivalent).
• An up-to-date knowledge of the guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical, electrical and braking systems.
• Be a team player who can also work independently.
• Ability to read technical manuals, diagnostic reports and repair manuals.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Show a strong commitment to Health, Safety and compliance standards.
• Demonstrate the core values of DPD's DNA: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability

Additional Information

About our Benefits

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer 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!