Engineering Chargehand

First ltd

Engineering Chargehand

£39520

First ltd, Roman Hill, Waveney

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 77ff1988989844c1b6d7cb054a845217

Full Job Description

  • To monitor the daily running of the depot and all engineering staff, and supervising in the absence of the Workshop Planner and Engineering Supervisor

  • To carry out repairs and diagnosis on vehicles as required.

  • To allocate planned and unplanned work to engineering staff.

  • Attending to vehicle breakdowns at our Sizewell depot, so flexibility and collaborative attitude it imperative.

  • To manage labour overtime in line with set authorisation limits, as set by Engineering Manager.

  • Liaise with the operations department to deal with changeovers and breakdowns in the most effective way to minimise lost mileage

  • In the absence of the Cleaning Supervisor, manage vehicle cleaning, fuelling, oil checks and parking.

  • Processing vehicle defect cards in line with engineering standard operating procedures.

    If you've held a valid UK drivers' licence for a minimum of 6 months, then why not express your interest by sending us your updated CV for the position of Engineering Chargehand, and we'll take your engineering skills to the next level., You must have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2) in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject.

  • Must have a valid UK drivers' licence and have held it for a minimum of 6 months.

  • You must be a UK resident and be able to provide proof of right to work at interview stage.

  • You must be willing to undertake full medical and security checks to be allowed on site.

    Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free or subsidised travel

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme, Working hours: 39hrs p/w


  • Shifts: Working 5 days out of 7, Mon - Fri 12:00 - 20:30

    Holidays: up to 25 days per year + bank holidays (Rewards & Benefits package below),
  • Free travel on our buses for you and your family

  • First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as: Argos, Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys

  • £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains

  • Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme.

  • Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

  • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares.

  • Refer a friend Bonus of up to £3,000

  • Career development and progression internally with the aid of our First Bus University programme


  • 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.

    Diverse Minds, United Connections: Empowering Every Professional Journey.