Shift Chargehand

1 day ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Shift Chargehand to join our team at First Bus. As a Shift Chargehand, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our depot and ensuring the smooth running of our engineering team.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Monitor the daily running of the depot and all engineering staff, supervising in the absence of the Workshop Planner and Engineering Supervisor.
  • Carry out repairs and diagnosis on vehicles as required.
  • Comply with all HS & E legislation and First Group policies.
  • Provide guidance to other staff as required.
  • Allocate planned and unplanned work to engineering staff.
  • Manage labour overtime in line with set authorisation limits, as set by Engineering Manager.
  • Ensure the engineering vehicle status board and daily garage log are updated to reflect any changes that take place.
  • Liaise with the operations department to deal with changeovers and breakdowns in the most effective way to minimise lost mileage.
  • In the absence of the Cleaning Supervisor, manage vehicle cleaning, fuelling, oil checks, and parking.
  • Process vehicle defect cards in line with engineering standard operating procedures.
  • Take digital photographs of any vehicle involved in a third-party incident in line with engineering standard operating procedures as required.

**Benefits**

  • Free travel on our buses for you and your family.
  • First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands.
  • £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains.
  • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

**About Us**

At First Bus, we put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it, which is why we offer Simply Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you.

This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

We welcome applications from all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive organisation where diverse backgrounds, thinking, and experiences bring benefits to our customers, communities, and people.


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