HGV Chargehand

HGV Chargehand

Location: Huddersfield
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Sunday – Thursday | Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Salary: £24.02 per hour

Are you an experienced HGV Technician, PSV Technician or Senior Technician looking to take the next step into a leadership role?
Join one of the UK's largest transport operators and become part of a modern engineering team maintaining a high-performing passenger fleet. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your technical expertise with hands-on supervision while continuing to develop your career through ongoing training and technical upskilling.

Key Responsibilities of the HGV Chargehand / PSV Chargehand / Senior HGV Technician

Supervise and support engineering staff throughout the night shift.
Allocate planned and reactive maintenance work across the workshop.
Diagnose, service and repair PSV vehicles to the highest standards.
Carry out fault finding and ensure vehicles are safe, compliant and roadworthy.
Monitor vehicle defect reporting and workshop documentation.
Liaise with Operations to minimise vehicle downtime and maximise fleet availability.
Support the Workshop Manager and Engineering Management Team when required.What You'll Need as a HGV Chargehand / PSV Chargehand / Senior HGV Technician

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle or PSV Maintenance.
Experience as a PSV Technician, HGV Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
Previous Chargehand, Team Leader or supervisory experience is desirable.
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
Full UK Driving Licence (PCV licence desirable or support available to obtain one).
A proactive approach with excellent communication and leadership skills.Rewards & Benefits of the PSV Chargehand, Senior PSV Technician, HGV Technician

Free Simply Health & Smart Health cash-back schemes (including optical, dental, virtual GP and 24/7 mental health support).
Free bus pass from day one, plus discounted UK rail travel for you and your family after six months.
Competitive pension scheme and company share options.
Free laundry service for PPE and overalls.
Free onsite parking.
Up to 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Ongoing manufacturer training and genuine career progression opportunities.So, if you're an experienced PSV Chargehand, Senior PSV Technician, HGV Technician or Workshop Team Leader, click "Apply Now" and take the next step in your engineering career
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed