Yard Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance of 4 x salary on加入

Health Kiosks visiting every location

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping from retailers

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests and cost of glasses

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking an experienced Yard Technician to join our VMU team in Smethwick. You will inspect, service, maintain, and repair the DPD HGV fleet, ensuring safety, DVSA compliance, and high operational efficiency.

The role involves diagnosing faults, preparing vehicles for MOT, and keeping meticulous records. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with technicians and management to minimise downtime and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Heavy Goods/Heavy Plant roles.
• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & repair (or equivalent).
• Up-to-date knowledge of roadworthiness guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical, electrical and braking systems.
• Able to read technical manuals, diagnostic reports and repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair the DPD fleet (approx. 1500 tractors and 3000 trailers).
• Perform DVSA-compliant safety inspections.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and ensure compliance standards are met.
• Maintain accurate service records and defect reports.
• Work collaboratively with other technicians and VMU management.

Skills

Team player

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Reading manuals

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

• Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

Company Description

• Contract:Permanent, 40.25hours 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

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

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…

• 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.