Company Description
* Contract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
* Salary: circa £48k per year, bonus up to 15%, car or car allowance
* Location: Heathrow and Surrounding areas
* Days of Work: Monday - Friday
* Hours of Work: 08:00 - 17:00
Join us on our journey to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, ensuring our customers receive a world-class service. Work in a busy, fast-paced environment with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, offering great benefits and career progression opportunities.
DPD is committed to creating an open, ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible environment. Along with job security, tools, and a competitive salary, you'll enjoy benefits from day one, including never working on your birthday!
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Regional Fleet Engineer to join our Fleet Services Team. You will ensure our vehicles are safe and compliant, upskill depot staff, and oversee defect and booking procedures.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Monitoring supplier performance, associated services, and costs, and auditing work quality.
* Conducting weight checks, fleet inspections, and site audits.
* Identifying causes of vehicle damage and collaborating with depot management to reduce damage.
* Ensuring suppliers meet company requirements regarding cost and legal compliance, including health and safety.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have extensive vehicle mechanical knowledge and experience in the transport sector. Additional requirements include:
* Ability to perform internal audits
* Strong financial awareness
* Decision-making and problem-solving skills
* Ability to build strong relationships with employees and suppliers
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A team player who embodies DPD values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability
Additional Information
We value our people and offer more than just a salary and job stability, including:
* Holiday trading
* Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
* Free life assurance (4x salary) upon joining the pension scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Health kiosks at every location
* Vitality at Work
* Discounts from retailers and up to 5% off supermarket shopping
* Milestone days off to celebrate with family and friends
* Support for eye tests and glasses for screen users
Joining DPD offers a stable job and career development. We promote from within and value talent development. If our values resonate with you and you can help us deliver on our promises, apply today.
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