Workshop Chargehand

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