HGV Technician

We are currently recruiting for anexperienced and highly motivated HGV Workshop Technician/Mechanic to join our team of highly skilledtechnicians.
As the successful HGV Technician/Mechanic you will report to the Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager and be a key member of the team. Working in a time criticaldistribution environment, your key accountabilities willinclude;
+ Servicing and maintainingDPD's fleet of approximately 1500 Mercedes Benz tractorunits and in 2700 trailers.
+ FaultDiagnostics on vehicles
+ MOTPreparation for the vehicles
+ Weekly/monthly checks of HGV vehicles
+ Mechanical andElectrical repairs on vehicles
+ SinceNovember 2022 over 60% of our HGV Fleet use Hydrogenated VegetableOil(HVO)

As the successful candidateyou will have had experience working within a similar HeavyGoods or Heavy Plant role, or have knowledgeof yellow goods repairs. Ideally you will be Level 3 trainedin Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or be a time servedtechnician.
You will have knowledge of workingon Mercedes, DAF, Dennis, Volvo andRenault vehicles.
You must demonstrate thecore values of DPD's DNA - Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility,Caring and Accountability
It would beadvantageous if you were irtech licence qualified howeverthis is not essential as we can provide further accreditation forthis.
A LGV Class 1 Driving Licence isdesirable for this role but notessential.

DPD UK is a member ofGeopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commercesolutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovativeservices for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly£2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable deliverycompany in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the bestservice, use the best technology and recruit and retain the bestpeople in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500company and a Disability Confident Employer.
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We recognise that ourpeople are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn'tbe able to deliver our award-winning service to millions ofcustomers across the country each day. It's important to us that wedemonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more thanjust a salary and job stability. To name but afew
+ Holidaytrading
+ Enhanced maternity and paternitypackage
+ Free life assurance of 4 x salaryon joining the pension scheme
+ Health Kiosksvisiting every location
+ Vitality atWork
+ Free On SiteParking
+ Discounted shopping from 100's ofretailers including up to 5% off supermarketshopping
+ Milestone Days off to celebrate withyour family and friends
+ For employees whoregularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye testsand support with the cost ofglasses
Joining DPD can lead to notjust a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself onrecognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promotefrom within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, weare proud to offer a great number of development and promotionopportunities.
If you identify with ouraims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises,then this is the job for you! Apply today