HGV Chargehand
Holt Recruitment Ltd
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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