Workshop Chargehand
Role: Workshop Chargehand
Location: Aldridge, WS9 8TZ
Hours: 45 hours per week | between 07:00 and 16:30 Monday to Friday
Salary: Between £47,946.88 - £49,587.88 pa DOE
We're looking for an experienced Workshop Chargehand to join our Aldridge Service Centre. This is a great opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician who enjoys leading by example, supporting colleagues and helping to keep our workshop operating safely and efficiently. Working closely with the Workshop Controller, you'll combine hands-on vehicle maintenance with day-to-day support of workshop operations. You'll help coordinate workloads, maintain high-quality standards and ensure our customers' vehicles are repaired and serviced safely and efficiently.
What you'll be doing:
Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGV and refuse collection vehicles.
Fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
MOT preparation and chassis/body repairs.
Supporting the organisation and day-to-day running of the workshop.
Promoting safe working practices and excellent housekeeping standards.
Ensuring work is completed to DVSA and company standards.
What we're looking for:
Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or similar commercial vehicles.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of DVSA regulations and workshop compliance requirements.
City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification.
An HGV licence.
A proactive approach and a commitment to quality and safety.
The ability to support and motivate others within a busy workshop environment.
Previous supervisory experience and experience working on refuse collection vehicles would be advantageous but aren't essential.
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