Automotive Chargehand
Posted 9 days ago
- Middleton, Isle of Wight
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Welcome to First Bus Engineering
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.
About the role
If you hold a clean UK drivers' licence for a minimum of 6 months, then why not express your interest by sending us your updated CV for the position of automotive Chargehand, and we'll take your career to the next level.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
To work alongside the Engineering Supervisors & cover holidays.
To monitor the daily running of the depot and all engineering staff, and supervising in the absence of the Workshop Planner and Engineering Supervisor
To carry out repairs and diagnosis on vehicles 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.
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 vehicle cleaning, fuelling, oil checks and parking.
Processing vehicle defect cards in line with engineering standard operating procedures.
x1 Nights pay rates: £21.13 per hour
x1 Shifts pay rate: £19.56 per hour
Working hours: 37hrs p/w
x1 Nights: Sun -Thurs or Mon -Fri (22:00-06:00) a degree of flexibility to cover when Supervisor is off.
x1 Shifts : 5 over 7 shift Early & Lates (06:00-14:00, 12:00 20:00)- a degree of flexibility to cover Supervisor shifts when off.
Holidays: up to 30 days per year + bank holidays
About you
You must have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2) in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject.
Must have a clean UK drivers' licence.
You must be a UK resident and be able to provide proof of right to work.
You must be willing to do a drugs & alcohol test should you be successful in obtaining the position.
Rewards & Benefits
Free travel on our buses for you and your family
First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
Discounted train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, and Hull Trains
Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
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.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.
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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.
About the role
If you hold a clean UK drivers' licence for a minimum of 6 months, then why not express your interest by sending us your updated CV for the position of automotive Chargehand, and we'll take your career to the next level.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
To work alongside the Engineering Supervisors & cover holidays.
To monitor the daily running of the depot and all engineering staff, and supervising in the absence of the Workshop Planner and Engineering Supervisor
To carry out repairs and diagnosis on vehicles 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.
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 vehicle cleaning, fuelling, oil checks and parking.
Processing vehicle defect cards in line with engineering standard operating procedures.
x1 Nights pay rates: £21.13 per hour
x1 Shifts pay rate: £19.56 per hour
Working hours: 37hrs p/w
x1 Nights: Sun -Thurs or Mon -Fri (22:00-06:00) a degree of flexibility to cover when Supervisor is off.
x1 Shifts : 5 over 7 shift Early & Lates (06:00-14:00, 12:00 20:00)- a degree of flexibility to cover Supervisor shifts when off.
Holidays: up to 30 days per year + bank holidays
About you
You must have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2) in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject.
Must have a clean UK drivers' licence.
You must be a UK resident and be able to provide proof of right to work.
You must be willing to do a drugs & alcohol test should you be successful in obtaining the position.
Rewards & Benefits
Free travel on our buses for you and your family
First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
Discounted train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, and Hull Trains
Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
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.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.
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