Workshop Chargehand

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Workshop Chargehand to join our Witham Service Centre. This is a great opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician who enjoys leading by example, supporting colleagues and helping to keep our workshop operating safely and efficiently. Working closely with the Workshop Controller, you'll combine hands-on vehicle maintenance with day-to-day support of workshop operations. You'll help coordinate workloads, maintain high-quality standards and ensure our customers' vehicles are repaired and serviced safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGV and refuse collection vehicles.
• Fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• MOT preparation and chassis/body repairs.
• Supporting the organisation and day-to-day running of the workshop.
• Promoting safe working practices and excellent housekeeping standards.
• Ensuring work is completed to DVSA and company standards.

Requirements

• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or similar commercial vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of DVSA regulations and workshop compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification.
• An HGV licence.

Skills

• Proactive approach and a commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to support and motivate others within a busy workshop environment.
• Previous supervisory experience (advantageous).
• Experience working on refuse collection vehicles (advantageous).

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4‑day week).
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: we contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: support for life's important moments through maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: company‑funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: role‑specific training, apprenticeships, leadership and management development programmes.
• Cycle to Work scheme: save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

Pay

Up to £49,387.01 per annum (DOE).

Schedule

45 hours per week, between 07:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday.