Engineering Chargehand

First Bus Weston‑Super‑Mare, England, United Kingdom Engineering Chargehand Welcome to First Bus Engineering. We’re one of the country's largest bus operators, and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we invest in state‑of‑the‑art new buses, workshops, and staff. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to grow your engineering know‑how. We support your ongoing development and provide a clear career path. About The Role - Engineering Chargehand We’re seeking an organised and experienced Engineering Chargehand to join the team in our busy Weston‑Super‑Mare depot. In this role you will ensure strong teams are built in the depot, by consistently delivering a great service every day. You will monitor the daily running of the depot and all engineering staff, and supervise in the absence of the Workshop and Engineering management team. Your Day‑to‑day Responsibilities Will Include Providing guidance to other staff as required Allocating planned and unplanned work to engineering staff Managing labour overtime in line with set authorisation limits, as set by Engineering Manager Carrying out repairs and diagnosis on vehicles as required Fully complying with all HS&E legislation along with First Group policies Ensuring the engineering vehicle status board and daily garage log are updated to reflect any changes that take place Liaising 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 Processing vehicle defect cards in line with engineering standard operating procedures Location Weston‑Super‑Mare, BS23 3XP Hours 39 per week, Monday‑Friday late shifts Salary £45,500‑£46,500 About You Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (City & Guilds level 1 & 2) in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment Supervisory experience would be beneficial Good level of IT literacy In possession of, or capable of obtaining, a full PCV licence and forklift licence if required Must hold a full driving licence Rewards & Benefits Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependants at no cost, including cash‑back benefits across optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness advice. Our EAP provides 24/7 mental health support. Financial well‑being support with access to discounts on high street brands and supermarkets. After 6 months, discounted train travel for you and your family and a free bus pass. Free onsite parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme. Up to 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme and the chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares. We put a big focus on physical and mental well‑being at First Bus. You will find a range of health‑promotion initiatives and 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all. Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr