New Vehicle PDI Technician

A new opportunity has been created at Daimler Truck/EvoBus UK Ltd for an experienced New Vehicle PDI Technician, based at their head office in Coventry.

The Role

Daimler Truck work for all who keep the world moving. Without trucks and buses, factories would have nothing to produce, supermarkets would have nothing to sell, and people could not travel back and forth! They are convinced that everything they do contributes to a cleaner, safer, more efficient, and more connected world. For goods, for people, for all of us.

As a global company with over 100,000 employees spread all around the globe, they know that different ideas, perspectives, and origins move them forward. Global diversity and regional strength combined with the team spirit is what makes them succeed. At Daimler Truck, you can work with a global team and learn from experienced experts who work passionately on their topics. Because with different perspectives, they make global impact.

Your Tasks will include inspecting new vehicles in line with company processes and procedures. Identifying and rectifying vehicle defects in line with warranty and approval processes. Identifying and reporting any vehicle damage, rectifying any minor body or paint defects, and fitting all vehicle legal lettering. Carrying out retrofitting of parts and ensuring the vehicle warranty processes are always followed. Creating paperwork and job cards accurately and taking on additional tasks when required whilst always following the Health and Safety process.

The Company

Daimler Truck/EvoBus UK Ltd is a 100 % owned subsidiary of EvoBus GmbH, the largest European subsidiary of Daimler AG. They continuously develop their products to offer sustainable solutions for the mobility challenges of the future. With their brands Mercedes-Benz, OMNIplus and BusStore they offer Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Products as well as an extensive range of used vehicles and provide quality aftersales support throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

About you

You will be an experienced PDI technician or semiskilled technician looking to learn a new trade. You will have a good understanding of the bus and coach/commercial vehicle industry, vehicle structure, mechanical and electrical knowledge. You must hold a UK driving licence, a PSV licence is desirable. You will be proficient in general IT applications with an ability to work within critical timescales and be able to prioritise tasks and apply a flexible approach to achieve objectives.

On Offer

A basic salary of £30,000 plus 10% shift allowance (based on 42-hour week) as well as a performance related bonus of up to £2,400 per annum based on set targets. Group personal pension scheme. 25 days holiday per year pro rata, plus statutory holidays. Private medical insurance. Generous life assurance. Manufacturer training. Employee assistance programme.

Our Process

When applying please include a full current CV, once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage or not depending on your experience. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Managing your data

We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by applying to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Your application data is held within our secure applicant tracking system through hireful - you’ll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone, throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process.