DPD Group UK
Logistics
HGVTechnician-Nights
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“HGV Technician - Nights at DPD Group UK. Skills: HGV maintenance, Fleet repair, DVSA compliance. Perform routine scheduled safety inspections. Diagnose and repair mechanical faults”
What You'll Achieve.
Minimise vehicle downtime; Ensure fleet is maintained to highest standard of safety; Ensure fleet is fully compliant with DVSA regulations; Ensure fleet remains operationally efficient; Ensure all compliance standards are met
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Diagnostic skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair (or equivalent), Knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical, electrical and braking systems, Ability to read technical manuals, diagnostic reports and repair manuals, Commitment to Health, Safety and compliance standards
Nice to Have
IRTEC licence, HGV Class 1 licence, Experience working on Mercedes, DAF, MAN and Volvo tractor units, Experience working on G&A and Tiger lifting deck trailers
What You'll Do.
Perform routine scheduled safety inspections
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults
Diagnose and repair electrical faults
Diagnose and repair pneumatic faults
Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults
Complete repairs on engines
Complete repairs on transmissions
Complete repairs on brake systems
Complete repairs on suspension systems
Complete repairs on steering systems
Complete repairs on electrical systems
Complete repairs on diagnostic systems
Complete repairs on exhaust systems
Complete repairs on emission systems
Prepare vehicles for MOT testing
Maintain accurate service records
Maintain defect reports
Maintain inspection documentation
Ensure vehicles meet road safety regulations
Ensure vehicles meet legal compliance standards
Use diagnostic equipment for fault identification
Resolve mechanical faults
Resolve electrical faults
Maintain a clean workshop environment
Maintain an organised workshop environment
Maintain a safe workshop environment
Ensure tools are maintained
Ensure equipment is maintained
Ensure diagnostic systems are maintained
Use equipment correctly
Use diagnostic systems correctly
Collaborate with other technicians
Collaborate with VMU technical operatives
Collaborate with management staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative workshop environment
Full Job Description
* Contract: Permanent, 40.25 hours per week * Salary: Up to 63k, Tool Allowance, Monthly Bonus of 5% and Progression opportunities * Location: Smethwick, B66 1BY * Days of Work: 4 on 4 off * Hours of Work: 18:40 - 07:00 DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer. We are currently recruiting an experienced and highly motivated HGV Technician to join our team of highly skilled technicians. As the successful HGV Technician, you will report to the VMU Manager and be part of the team responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing the DPD HGV fleet, made up of approximately 1500 tractor units and 3000 trailers. You will ensure that the fleet is maintained to the highest standard of safety, is fully compliant with DVSA regulations, and remains operationally efficient by minimising vehicle downtime. Working in a time-critical parcel distribution environment, your key accountabilities will include; * Performing routine scheduled safety inspections in accordance with DVSA requirements. * Diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults on the various vehicles within the DPD fleet * Completing repairs and replacements on components, including: * Engines and transmissions * Brake systems * Suspension systems * Steering systems * Electrical systems and diagnostics * Exhaust and emission systems * Preparing vehicles to a high standard for MOT testing and ensuring all compliance standards are met. * Maintaining accurate service records, defect reports, and inspection documentation. * Ensu
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