Job Salary
£52,000/annum
Job Location
Exeter
Location Type
On-site
Job type
Permanent
Job Category
Heavy Vehicle
Company
CV-Library
Closing date

Workshop Chargehand

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

Description

Workshop Chargehand

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