Senior PSV Workshop Lead & Technical Supervisor

Arriva UK Bus; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus in Selby is seeking an Engineering Chargehand to provide day-to-day supervision and technical leadership in our busy Selby workshop.

You will drive workshop performance, allocate workloads, guide engineers and apprentices, ensure DVSA MOT standards are met, and deputise for senior managers when needed. You will foster a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment with a strong focus on first-time quality.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Proven PSV mechanic background with strong diagnostic capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of DVSA standards and vehicle inspection manuals.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience within a workshop environment preferred.
• IRTEC accreditation and PCV Category D licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Allocating and prioritising daily workloads to ensure maintenance, inspections and defect repairs are completed safely and efficiently.
• Providing hands-on supervisory and technical direction to engineers, technicians and apprentices on the workshop floor.
• Inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing the depot fleet to meet DVSA MOT standards.
• Leading by example on technical standards and tackling complex faults.
• Conducting quality control checks to ensure repairs are safe, reliable and compliant with Arriva standards.
• Liaising with the operations team to communicate vehicle availability and minimise downtime.
• Deputising for the Engineering Manager or Assistant Engineering Manager during absences or out-of-hours shifts.

Skills

PSV mechanic

DVSA standards knowledge

Supervisory experience

IRTEC accreditation

PCV Category D licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Arriva UK Bus in Selby is seeking an Engineering Chargehand to provide day-to-day supervision and technical leadership in our busy Selby workshop.

You will drive workshop performance, allocate workloads, guide engineers and apprentices, ensure DVSA MOT standards are met, and deputise for senior managers when needed. You will foster a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment with a strong focus on first-time quality.