* Job Title: LGV Mechanical Engineer - Continental Days
* Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Company Description
* Contract:Permanent, 42 hours per week
* Salary:Base salary circa £44,200per annum plus performancebonusand overtime
* Location:DPD Oldbury, Broadwell Road Oldbury B69 4DA
* Days of Work:4 on 4 off
* Hours of Work:Days 06.40 – 19:00
DPD is a member of Geopost, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
Job Description
Due to continued growth we are delighted to announce we are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly motivatedHGV/ LGV Workshop Technician/ Mechanicto join our thriving business.This role, which is based at our site inOldbury, will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of the UK's leading parcel delivery business.
This role will be working days covering a continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off ondays 06.40– 19:00
As the successful HGV Technician/Mechanic, you will reportto the Workshop Manager and be a key member of the team. Working in a time critical distribution environment, your key accountabilities will include;
* Servicing and maintaining DPD’s fleet of approximately 1500Mercedes Benztractor units and in 2700 trailers.
* Fault Diagnosticson vehicles
* MOT Preparationfor the vehicles
* Weekly/ monthly checks of HGV vehicles
* Mechanical and Electrical repairson vehicles
Qualifications
About You
As the successful candidate you will have had experience working within a similarHeavy GoodsorHeavy Plantrole, or have knowledge ofyellow goods repairs. Ideally you will be Level 3 trained inVehicle Maintenance and Repair or be a time served technician.
You will have knowledge of working onMercedes, DAF, Dennis, Volvo and Renaultvehicles.
You must demonstrate the core values of DPD's DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability
It would be advantageous if you wereirtech licencequalified 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.
A LGV Class 1 DrivingLicence 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 1000’s 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
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