Engineering Chargehand

First Group; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus operator in Weston-super-Mare seeks an organised and experienced Engineering Chargehand. The role includes supervising engineering staff, managing daily depot operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Candidates should possess a minimum level 3 NVQ in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject and have supervisory experience. Attractive benefits include health support, discounted train travel, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Health benefits

Discounted train travel

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 5 weeks holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject.
• Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to other staff as required.
• Allocate planned and unplanned work to engineering staff.
• Manage labour overtime in line with set authorisation limits.

Skills

Supervisory experience

IT literacy

Safe operation of workshop equipment

Education

Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent

Tools

PCV licence

Forklift truck licence

Job description

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 are investing in state‑of‑the‑art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know‑how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

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 on an early shift basis. In this role you will ensure strong teams are built in the depot, by consistently delivering a great service everyday. 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
• To fully comply 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
• Liaise with the operations department to deal with changeovers and breakdowns in the most effective way to minimise lost mileage
• When required, 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 - early shift

Salary: £47,000

About You

• Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2) in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject
• To be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment
• Supervisory experience would be beneficial
• Good level of IT literacy
• Must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required
• Must hold a full driving licence

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart 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, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice. Our EAP provision offers24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health‑promotion initiatives, and you will have 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.