Senior PSV/HGV Workshop Supervisor

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Selby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus Ltd is seeking an Engineering Chargehand to provide day‑to‑day supervision and technical guidance in the workshop. You will allocate workloads, support engineers, and lead diagnostic activity to ensure safe, compliant maintenance and repairs in line with DVSA and operator licence standards.

The role emphasizes fleet availability, first‑time quality, and acting as a bridge between engineering management and the team. Strong diagnostic skills and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Proven background as a skilled PSV/HGV mechanic with strong diagnostic capability.
• Strong understanding of DVSA standards, operator licence requirements and relevant vehicle inspection/manual requirements for PSV/HGV operations.
• Previous supervisory or team‑leading experience within a commercial workshop environment.
• Valid PCV Category D driving licence, where required for operational purposes.
• Active IRTEC accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and prioritise daily workloads to ensure scheduled maintenance, inspections and defect repairs are completed safely and efficiently.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory and technical direction to engineers, technicians and apprentices on the workshop floor.
• Act as the first point of contact for technical escalation and provide hands‑on diagnostic support where required.
• Monitor workshop progress, productivity and quality of work and escalate concerns to the Engineering Manager as needed.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager during absences or out‑of‑hours shifts, within delegated authority.
• Oversee and participate in inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of the depot fleet.
• Support maximum fleet availability to meet daily run‑out requirements and wider operational needs.
• Ensure vehicles meet DVSA MOT standards and maintain first‑time quality.
• Lead by example on technical standards, including complex electrical, mechanical and diagnostic fault‑finding.
• Promote a strong health, safety and compliance culture within the workshop.
• Ensure work complies with company policies, safe systems of work, risk assessments and SOPs.
• Ensure statutory inspections are completed on time and defects or risks are escalated promptly.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repair activities for traceability and audit needs.
• Liaise with operations to communicate vehicle availability and repair times.

Skills

Diagnostic capability

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ level 3 / City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Arriva UK Bus Ltd is seeking an Engineering Chargehand to provide day‑to‑day supervision and technical guidance in the workshop. You will allocate workloads, support engineers, and lead diagnostic activity to ensure safe, compliant maintenance and repairs in line with DVSA and operator licence standards.

The role emphasizes fleet availability, first‑time quality, and acting as a bridge between engineering management and the team. Strong diagnostic skills and supervisory experience are essential.