Job Description:

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