Job Description
Due to continued growth we are delighted to announce we are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly motivated HGV Workshop Technician/ Mechanic to join our thriving business. This role, which is based at our site in Oldbury, will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of the UK's leading parcel delivery business.
This role will be working nights covering a continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off on nights 18.40 – 07:00
As the successful HGV Technician/Mechanic, you will report to the Workshop Manager and be a key member of the team. Working in a time critical distribution environment, your key accountabilities will include;
1. Servicing and maintaining DPD’s fleet of approximately Mercedes Benz tractor units and in trailers.
2. Fault Diagnostics on vehicles
3. MOT Preparation for the vehicles
4. Weekly/ monthly checks of HGV vehicles
5. Mechanical and Electrical repairs on vehicles
Qualifications
About You
As the successful candidate you will have had experience working within a similar Heavy Goods or Heavy Plant role, or have knowledge of yellow goods repairs. Ideally you will be Level 3 trained in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or be a time served technician.
You will have knowledge of working on Mercedes, DAF, Dennis, Volvo and Renault vehicles.
You must demonstrate the core values of DPD's DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
It would be advantageous if you were irtech licence qualified however this is not essential as we can provide further accreditation for this.
A LGV Class 1 Driving Licence is desirable for this role but not essential.
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…
6. Holiday trading
7. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
8. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
9. Health Kiosks visiting every location
10. Vitality at Work
11. Free On Site Parking
12. Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
13. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
14. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses