Vehicle Chargehand

As an Engineering Chargehand you will ensure strong teams are built in the depot, by consistently delivering a great service everyday.

What will you be doing?

-To monitor the daily running of the depot and manage a small team of engineers.

-To carry out repairs and diagnosis on vehicles as required.

-To fully comply with all HS & E legislation along with First Group policies.

-To provide guidance to other staff as required.

-To allocate planned and unplanned work to engineering staff.

-To manage labour overtime in line with set authorisation limits, as set by Engineering Manager.

-Action/manage defects recorded on EVDC.

-Load and manage workload using INFOR.

-Ensure the engineering vehicle status board and daily garage log are updated to reflect any changes that take place.

-Liaise with the operations department to deal with changeovers and breakdowns in the most effective way to minimise lost mileage

-In the absence of the Cleaning, Supervisor manage of vehicle cleaning, fuelling, oil checks and parking.

-Processing vehicle defect cards in line with engineering standard operating procedures.

-Take digital photographs of any vehicle involved in a third-party incident in line with engineering standard operating procedures as required.

Salary pay: £43,507.14

Working Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, this job is working 5 days out of 7 on shift rota - 06:00 1 14:00

Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2) in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject, and proven mechanical work experience.

-To be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment

-Must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.

-Must hold a full driving licence

-Must a UK resident

We're one of the country's largest bus operators - and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

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-£6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains

-Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group share.

-Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.