Job Title: HGV Chargehand
Location: Southall
Salary: £59,000 – £60,000 per annum + Overtime
The HGV Chargehand is responsible for supervising and coordinating a team of technicians and mechanics who maintain and repair Public Service Vehicles. This role involves ensuring that vehicles are serviced and repaired to the highest standards, managing the workshop operations, and ensuring health and safety compliance in the workplace. The HGV Technician plays a key role in maintaining the reliability and safety of the public transportation system.
What you’ll do as the HGV Chargehand:
- Routine servicing, repair and maintenance of the PSV Fleet to highest DVSA standards
- Perform repairs on bus engines, brakes, electrical systems, air-conditioning, and other mechanical components.
- Be on hand to answer any Technician queries
- Ensure that all buses are in line with the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines
- Use diagnostic tools to assess engine performance, brakes, transmission, electrical systems, and other vital components.
- Provide on-site services including breakdown recovery, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Be available for urgent repairs as required, ensuring timely responses to minimize vehicle downtime.
What you’ll need to have as HGV Chargehand:
- NVQ level 3, City & Guilds, Time Served or equivalent qualifications in HGV / PSV Maintenance
- Experience of modern CAN bus electrical systems and OEM diagnostic systems
- Full UK Driving licence
- PCV Licence – Desirable. If you don’t have one, we will train you.
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
If you are interested in this HGV Chargehand role, please apply today!
How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or call Dudley on 07485 390 942
Holt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter
Holt Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments
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