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Join us as an Engineering Chargehand and we'll take your engineering skills to the next level.
About the role
As an Engineering Chargehand, you will ensure strong teams are built in the depot by consistently delivering excellent service every day.
What will you be doing?
* Monitor the daily running of the depot and manage a small team of engineers.
* Carry out repairs and diagnosis on vehicles as required.
* Fully comply with all HS&E legislation along with First Group policies.
* Provide guidance to other staff as required.
* Allocate planned and unplanned work to engineering staff.
* Manage labour overtime in line with set authorisation limits, as set by the 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.
* Liaise with the operations department to deal with changeovers and breakdowns effectively to minimise lost mileage.
* In the absence of the Cleaning Supervisor, manage vehicle cleaning, fuelling, oil checks, and parking.
* Process vehicle defect cards in line with engineering standard operating procedures.
* Take digital photographs of any vehicle involved in a third-party incident as required, in line with procedures.
Hourly Rate:
To be discussed at interview.
Working Shift Patterns:
39 hours per week, Mon to Fri, 16:30 - 00:30.
Who are we looking for?
* Minimum Level 3 NVQ or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds Level 1 & 2) in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject.
* Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment.
* Possession or capability to obtain a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.
* Full driving licence.
* Benefits include free travel on our buses for you and your family, discount schemes, train travel discounts, pension scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, cycle to work scheme, and a refer-a-friend scheme.
We focus on physical and mental wellbeing, offering Simply Health at no cost, including cashback benefits, virtual GP, nutrition, and fitness advice. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme is also provided.
At First Bus, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
Interested? Apply today!
Applicants should be aware that background checks are part of our recruitment process.
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