Yard Technician

Dpdgroup; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance 4x salary

Health kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free on-site parking

Discounted shopping

Job summary

DPD Group is seeking an experienced Yard Technician to join our skilled team. You will report to the VMU Manager and help maintain, service, and repair our DPD HGV fleet to the highest safety standards, ensuring DVSA compliance and minimising downtime.

In a time-critical parcel distribution environment, you will perform routine safety inspections, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs on engines, brakes, suspensions and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of DVSA standards and roadworthiness maintenance.
• Ability to read technical manuals and diagnostic reports.
• Team player who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine DVSA inspections and ensure safety compliance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults in the HGV fleet.
• Carry out repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, steering and electrical systems.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and maintain accurate service records.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and ensure proper use of tools and diagnostic systems.
• Collaborate with VMU technicians and management to minimise downtime.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Reading manuals

Diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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 tractor units and 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

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 ’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