HGV Chargehand for SHB Hire Ltd

position description

Position: HGV Chargehand

Location: Manchester

Start Date: ASAP

Working hours: Standard day shift **If looking for shift-based position please also contact us to discuss

Client

Our client is the long-standing international vehicle fleet management company SHB. Over the last two years they have grown by fifty percent and continue to win major contracts. Busier than ever, they are looking to supplement their Manchester team with an enthusiastic, experienced HGV Chargehand and work on a variety of fleet vehicles at their workshop.

Role

The main responsibility of this role will be leading a team of technicians (4-10) during the maintenance and repair of fleet HGVs and a wide range of fleet vehicles. As Chargehand, among other tasks, the candidate will be required to: carry out vehicle inspections; assist with problem repairs; help to train apprentices; and perform quality checks

You'll be expected to be proficient in a number of areas including: electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, basic welding and metal working, if authorized. Setting and operating of machine tools and equipment, if authorized vehicle testing duties, when suitably qualified

Essential Skills include:

Mechanical or electrical qualifications

Ideally a minimum of ten year's commercial experience working as a Vehicle Technician

Valid UK Driving Licence

NVQ Level 3, City Guilds Level 3, IMI Level 3, SVQ Level 3 or extensive experience working on a wide range of cars and commercial vehicles

English at communicative level

Responsibilities:

Repair and maintenance of a fleet of vehicles

Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy

Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems

Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications

Diagnose faults and malfunctions

Repair and maintenance of: electrical systems, alignments, steering and suspension, hydraulic systems, cooling and heating systems and drive train components

Perform scheduled maintenance services

Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts

Road tests vehicles when required

Keeps shop area neat and clean after each repair

Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner

Must be willing and able to work overtime when required

For further details, please contact Lucy Richardson at: [email protected] - 01453 852568

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Omega Resource Group Ltd provides the very best opportunities for our candidates. We recruit for a variety of different roles, in a multitude of industry sectors. For more information on latest vacancies, please visit our website: www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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