DPD Group UK
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HGVTechnician/MechanicalEngineerNights
“HGV Technician / Mechanical Engineer - Nights at DPD Group UK. Skills: HGV maintenance, Mechanical repair, Electrical repair, Fleet compliance. Perform routine safety inspections. Diagnose mechanical faults”
What You'll Achieve.
Minimise vehicle downtime; Meet DVSA regulations; Meet compliance standards; Meet road safety regulations; Meet legal compliance standards
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Diagnostic skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair, Up-to-date knowledge of roadworthiness guide, Knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical systems, Knowledge of heavy vehicle electrical systems, Knowledge of heavy vehicle braking systems, Ability to read technical manuals, Ability to read diagnostic reports, Ability to read repair manuals, Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent diagnostic skills, Good organisational skills, Good time management skills, Commitment to Health standards, Commitment to Safety standards, Commitment to compliance standards
Nice to Have
IRTEC licence, HGV Class 1 licence, Experience on Mercedes tractor units, Experience on DAF tractor units, Experience on MAN tractor units, Experience on Volvo tractor units, Experience on G&A lifting deck trailers, Experience on Tiger lifting deck trailers
What You'll Do.
Perform routine safety inspections
Diagnose mechanical faults
Diagnose electrical faults
Diagnose pneumatic faults
Diagnose hydraulic faults
Repair mechanical faults
Repair electrical faults
Repair pneumatic faults
Repair hydraulic faults
Repair suspension systems
Repair steering systems
Repair electrical systems
Repair exhaust systems
Repair emission systems
Prepare vehicles for MOT testing
Maintain service records
Maintain defect reports
Maintain inspection documentation
Ensure road safety compliance
Ensure legal compliance
Use diagnostic equipment
Use diagnostic software
Identify systematic faults
Resolve mechanical faults
Resolve electrical faults
Maintain workshop environment
Maintain diagnostic systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with technicians; Collaborate with operatives; Collaborate with management
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