Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Company Description

Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst  ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of over £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. When joining DPD you are not just starting a job, you are vital to our journey to be the most customer centric, inclusive, sustainable and leading parcel delivery provider within the UK who embraces and drives change, placing our people and our customers at the heart of what we do.

Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!!

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer

Our Hub Workshop Manager is looking to recruit a number of ambitious and dedicated Apprentice's who are keen to undertake a Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship by joining the nation's favourite parcel delivery company.

• Location: Watling Street, Burbage LE10 3JA
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 
• Working Patterns: Days and Nights
• 18's over 

Purpose of Position

• To develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of commercial vehicle repairs and maintenance
• To attain qualifications in automotive engineering through a modern apprenticeship
• To be capable of continuing employment with DPD at the close of the apprenticeship program as a fully qualified and skilled HGV Mechanical Engineer.

Key Tasks/Areas of responsibility

• Housekeeping and preparation of workshop at start of shift
• Assisting trained employees in vehicle repairs and maintenance as appropriate
• Maintaining workshop quality standards in health and safety and procedures
• Covering the role of steam cleaner/valeter/store person for absence/holidays
• To undergo any other tasks as requested by the assigned Mechanical Engineer
• Adherence to the Health and Safety policy
• To participate in an Apprenticeship Scheme, attending on an appropriate college course relevant to the trade, as required and receiving ‘on the job’ training
• To ensure all college records, logbooks etc are kept up to date, in accordance with the apprenticeship requirements 
• Work with increasing independence as the apprenticeship progresses
• Participate in all training initiatives specific to the duties required
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by line management

Qualifications

What we’re looking for;

• Familiar with Google Workspace (GMail/GSheet)
• Independently motivated, with the ability to take on tasks and duties without immediate direction
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• High attention to detail to produce accurate and quality work
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must have achieved GCSE/Level 2 in Maths and English or be willing to complete this during the apprenticeship.

Apprentices must have achieved a pass at GCSE/Level 2 in Maths and English before they can complete their final exams. 

Special Conditions

• Study leave
• Opportunity to work in a clean, health and safety conscious environment
• Funded Training to develop your skills
• The opportunity to progress your career within the business as follows:
  • Years 1-3: VMU Apprentice 
  • Years 4-5: Junior LGV Mechanical Engineer
  • Year 6: LGV Mechanical Engineer 

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…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package 
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends 
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses