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Job Title: HGV Chargehand
Location: Thurmaston
Salaries: £22.16 p/h + Overtime
Shift: Day Shift
The HGV Chargehand is responsible for supervising and coordinating a team of technicians and mechanics who maintain and repair Public Service Vehicles. This role involves ensuring that vehicles are serviced and repaired to the highest standards, managing the workshop operations, and ensuring health and safety compliance in the workplace.
What you'll do as the HGV Chargehand:

Routine servicing, repair and maintenance of the PSV Fleet to highest DVSA standards
Perform repairs on bus engines, brakes, electrical systems, air-conditioning, and other mechanical components.
Ensure that all buses are in line with the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines
Use diagnostic tools to assess engine performance, brakes, transmission, electrical systems, and other vital components.
Provide on-site services including breakdown recovery, diagnostics, and repairs.
Be available for urgent repairs as required, ensuring timely responses to minimize vehicle downtime.What you'll need to have as HGV Chargehand:

NVQ level 3, City & Guilds, Time Served or equivalent qualifications in HGV / PSV Maintenance
Experience within a PSV Chargehand or similar role
Full UK Driving licence + PCV Drivers Licence
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Vehicle Inspection Accreditation such as IRTEC SMT & Vehicle Inspection
Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.If you are interested in this HGV Chargehand role, please apply today