Workshop Chargehand

Auto Skills UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

Share Save Scheme

Job summary

Auto Skills UK are recruiting a Workshop Chargehand to join our busy Exeter Depot. You will oversee a team of Service Technicians and help drive workshop performance. The role requires HGV Class 2 driving license, municipal vehicle maintenance experience and strong diagnostics, communication, and safety awareness.

Working hours are 45 per week, Monday to Friday, with a base salary of £52,000 per annum. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and a Share Save scheme.

Qualifications

• HGV Apprentice served qualification.
• Municipal vehicle maintenance experience.
• HGV Class 2 driving licence (minimum).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Good reading and computer literacy.
• High level of Health and Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily VOR report is sent to Workshop Controller before 9am with the NNC report.
• Maintain efficient day-to-day operation of the workshop and manage defects to keep VOR to a minimum.
• Manage workload to ensure smooth running of workshop.
• Monitor onsite stock of oils and fluids and order replenishments as required.
• Ensure warranty parts are returned and paperwork completed.
• Cover out of hours breakdown standby on a rota basis if required.
• Maintain relationships with vehicle manufacturers and provide technical info to Technicians.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations and maintain housekeeping and security.
• Supervise and motivate the Service Technicians and review daily workload to drive performance.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction by quality checks and providing information to customers.

Skills

HGV Apprentice served qualification

Municipal vehicle maintenance

HGV Class 2 license

Effective communicator

Multi-tasking

Diagnostics

Reading and computer literacy

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Workshop Chargehand

Exeter, United Kingdom · Commercial Vehicle Fleet · Full-time

Description

We currently have a vacancy for a Workshop Chargehand to join our busy Exeter Depot.

Shift Options 45 Hour Week

Monday to Friday 7:00am to 16:30pm

Basic Salary = £52,000 Per Annum

Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman / HGV Technician for their successful and efficient workshop.

Responsibilities of a Workshop Chargehand

• Ensure daily VOR report is sent to Workshop Controller before 9am to be sent with the combined NNC report.
• Maintain efficient day to day operation of the workshop and manage running defects to keep VOR to a minimum.
• Manage workload to ensure smooth running of workshop
• Monitor consumable stock onsite i.e. oils and other fluids and order replenishments when required.
• Ensure warranty parts returned and relevant paperwork completed
• Cover out of hours breakdown standby on a rota basis if require
• Maintaining relationships with vehicle manufacturer and providing technical information for Technicians during repair operations
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations and ensuring high standards of housekeeping and security are achieved and maintained within the workshop and surrounding area
• Supervising and motivating our team of Service Technicians and proactively reviewing daily workload to seek opportunities that will help drive performance.
• Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction by implementing quality checks, resolving any issues, and re‑assuring customers by providing all necessary information and advice.

For this role, you will need:

• HGV Apprentice Served Qualification
• Municipal vehicle maintenance experience
• Driving licence HGV Class 2 (minimum)
• Good communicator and listener
• Ability to multi‑task in a busy environment
• Diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• Good reading and computer literacy
• High level of Health and Safety awareness

What can they offer you?

• Generous Holiday Allowance:25 days,you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week's leave
• Share Save Scheme:Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate