Working Charge Hand

First Group; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Staff Travel Pass

Nominee Pass after three months of 서비스

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

First Group is seeking an experienced engineer to join our Tolworth Garage as a Working Charge Hand. You will supervise workshop staff, ensure vehicles meet standards, and keep fleets ready for service.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and efficient maintenance, with a focus on reliability and timely repairs in a busy bus environment. UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer with Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven supervisory experience – able to lead, motivate and coach.
• Previous bus industry experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Solid knowledge of health & safety standards.
• Organised, methodical and calm under pressure.
• Flexible, self-motivated and a strong team player.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and support workshop staff during your shift.
• Ensure all vehicles meet Company, TfL and VOSA standards.
• Make sure enough clean, reliable vehicles are ready for service.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, minimising lost mileage.
• Oversee repairs, inspections and documentation such as MOT and rota planners.
• Liaise with service controllers, stores and suppliers to keep everything running smoothly.
• Monitor quality, cost-effectiveness and timeliness of engineering work.
• Champion Health & Safety in the workplace.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Bus industry experience

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Formation

Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Outils

Agresso

Maximo

Description du poste

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for keeping fleets running at their best? Do you thrive on guiding teams and ensuring high standards of reliability, safety and performance? If so, we'd love you to join our engineering team as aWorking Charge Hand at Tolworth Garage.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of our team, you'll:

• Supervise and support our workshop staff during your shift
• Ensure all vehicles meetCompany, TfL and VOSA standards
• Make sure enough clean, reliable vehicles are ready for service
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, minimising lost mileage
• Oversee repairs, inspections and documentation such as MOT and rota planners
• Liaise with service controllers, stores and suppliers to keep everything running smoothly
• Monitor quality, cost-effectiveness and timeliness of engineering work
• Champion Health & Safety in the workplace

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Engineer (Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven supervisory experience – able to lead, motivate and coach
• Previous bus industry experience
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Solid knowledge of health & safety standards
• Organised, methodical and calm under pressure
• Flexible, self-motivated and a strong team player
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Agresso and Maximo experience
• PCV licence

Benefits:

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Staff Travel Pass
• Nominee Pass after three months of service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares