Workshop Chargehand

WORKSHOP CHARGEHAND

OTE: £52,500+pa
 
Workshop Chargehand Job Details
Basic Salary: £45,000pa
Working Hours: Monday-Friday - 07:00-17:00
Location: Kettering

Responsibilities of a Workshop Chargehand
·Carry out vehicle inspection examinations in line with DVSA procedure and Company policy.
·Test and check that systems and components are safe, secure and working properly.
·Diagnose faults by isolating systems or components that may have caused or potentially cause a problem.
·Repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle's breakdown or damage.
·Maintain a degree of flexibility while working in order to provide adequate cover to serve customer and workshop requirements.
· Ensure all relevant reports are sent to Workshop Controller.
·Ensure all service and maintenance paperwork is completed to DVSA standards in a timely manner .
·Complete daily handover to the workshop controller on fleet status/repair progress
·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.
·Maintain and establish a safe, secure and compliant working environment.
·Ensure the safety of all personnel and security of premises under your control.
·Obtain accurate costings from suppliers and set to estimate for fleet desk approval when required.
·Ensure warranty parts returned and relevant paperwork complete Cover out of hours breakdown standby on a rota basis if required.

Skills and Qualifications of a Workshop Chargehand
·Level 3 / City & Guilds or NVQ qualified technician
·Driving licence HGV Class 2 (minimum)
·Ability to multi-task in a busy environment
·Diagnostic and problem-solving skills
·High level of Health and Safety awareness
 
Please contact George Elliott @ Auto Skills
Please reference job number: 51496