Arriva UK Bus
Engineering Chargehand
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Step Up Your Engineering Career with Arriva! We are hiring Engineering Chargehands
Location: Arriva Yorkshire - Selby Depot
Role Type: Supervisor / Technical Lead
Are you a skilled PSV mechanic with a knack for leadership? We are looking for Engineering Chargehands to provide day-to-day technical supervision and support within our busy Selby workshop.
In this critical role, you will act as the key link between engineering management and the engineering team, driving workshop performance, fleet availability, and first-time quality repairs and first-time fixes.
What you will be doing:
- Allocating and prioritising daily workloads to ensure scheduled maintenance, inspections, and defect repairs are completed safely and efficiently.
- Providing hands-on supervisory and technical direction to engineers, technicians, and apprentices on the workshop floor.
- Actively participating in the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the depot fleet, ensuring vehicles are prepared to DVSA MOT standards.
- Leading by example on technical standards, tackling complex mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic fault-finding.
- Conducting quality control checks to ensure all repairs are safe, reliable, and compliant with Arriva engineering standards.
- Liaising directly with the operations team to communicate vehicle availability and minimise downtime.
- Deputising for the Engineering Manager or Assistant Engineering Manager during absences or out-of-hours shifts.
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Working Hours:
- The role operates on a depot shift pattern, which includes AM/PM shifts and rostered rest days with some weekend working too.
What you need to bring to the team:
- Essential: A minimum NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
- Essential: A proven background as a skilled PSV mechanic with strong diagnostic capabilities.
- Essential: A strong understanding of DVSA standards, operator licence requirements, and vehicle inspection manuals.
- Desirable: Previous supervisory or team-leading experience within a commercial workshop environment.
- Desirable: Active IRTEC accreditation and a valid PCV Category D driving licence.
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Who you are:
We are looking for a decisive leader who communicates clearly and supportively. You should be someone who maintains high standards in vehicle safety and workshop discipline while promoting a professional and inclusive working environment.
Arriva is fully committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. If you are ready to make a commercial impact and lead a fantastic team of engineers, we want to hear from you!
If you are interested, drop me a direct message on here, email me at johnstonem@arriva.co.uk, or give me a call 07976817600
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