Job Description
Purpose of Position
In this position you will be responsible for ensuring our vehicles that are being used are safe and legally compliant. You will also be upskilling depot staff in the safe use of equipment, and ensuring that they are aware of the company defect and booking procedures.
Key Task & Responsibilities
1. Looking at supplier performance, and monitoring, associated services, and cost as well as auditing the quality of work
2. Carrying out weight checks, fleet checks, and site inspections
3. Identifying key areas and causes of vehicle damage and work with the Depot Management Team to devise strategies to reduce damage sustained
4. Ensuring all suppliers of vehicle related goods and services meet company requirements, in terms of cost and legal compliance (including health and safety considerations)
Qualifications
What we’re looking for;
As the successful candidate you will have extensive vehicle mechanical knowledge, and demonstrable experience within the transport sector. We would also expect;
5. Ability to carry out internal audits.
6. Strong financial awareness
7. Strong decision making and problem solving skills
8. The ability to engage and build strong working relationships with employees and suppliers
9. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
10. A great team player who demonstrates the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
Additional Information
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…
11. Holiday trading
12. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
13. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
14. Free onsite car parking for all employees
15. Health Kiosks visiting every location
16. Vitality at Work
17. Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
18. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
19. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses