Engineering Chargehand

First Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health & Smart Health for you &

Discounts on high street brands

Free bus pass after 6 months

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme and share purchase

Job summary

First Bus in Bristol is seeking an Engineering Chargehand at Bristol Hengrove Depot. You will lead a team, monitor daily operations, and supervise in the absence of the Engineering management team. The role is 39 hours per week with 6pm–2am shifts, Monday to Friday, and carries a salary of £45,150 per annum plus overtime.

PSV or HGV mechanical experience is valued; ex-forces candidates with engineering apprenticeships are encouraged to apply. Benefits include health, pension, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience working on HGV or PSV.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail with supervisory experience and good literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineering staff at the depot, delivering daily service.
• Balance hands-on repairs/diagnostics (30%) with staff supervision and workshop admin (70%).

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Literacy

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance & repair

HGV/PSV experience

Job description

About First Bus:

Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Position: Engineering Chargehand

Location: Bristol Hengrove Depot, BS4 1UJ

We're seeking an organised and experienced Engineering Chargehandto join the team in our busy and now fully electric Bristol Hengrove Depot. PSV or HGV mechanical experience is great however we love to hear from ex-Forces personnel with an engineeringapprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other automotive sectors looking for a change.

Key Details:

• £45,150 per annum

• Weekday overtime paid at £26.70 per hour

• Weekend overtime paid at £35.60 per hour

• 39 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 6pm-2am

In this role you will ensure strong teams are built in the depot, by consistently delivering a great service everyday. You will monitor the daily running of the engineering dept and all engineering staff, and supervise in the absence of the Engineering management team. This role operates on a roughly 30/70 ratio of 30% on the tools, hands onwith repairs and diagnostics and 70% managing staff, compliance and workshop admin.

What We're Looking For

• Do you have a Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair?
• Do you have experience working on HGV or PSV?
• Do you have a valid UK driving licence?
• Do you also have a strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics?
• Do you have a good degree of literacy and supervisory experience?

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.

Rewards:

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares