Working Charge Hand – Hounslow Heath

Overview

In this role you will supervise workshop activity and ensure our fleet meets safety and performance standards. You’ll support efficient maintenance, coordinate repairs, and manage on-shift operations to minimise downtime. You work closely with controllers and suppliers to keep vehicles ready for service while upholding health and safety. This is a hands-on leadership role in a busy bus depot, offering influence over reliability and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support workshop staff during your shift
• Ensure vehicles meet Company, TfL and VOSA standards
• Maintain ready and reliable vehicles for service
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise lost mileage
• Oversee repairs, inspections and MOT documentation
• Liaise with service controllers, stores and suppliers
• Monitor quality, cost-effectiveness and timeliness of engineering work
• Champion Health & Safety in the workplace

Key requirements

• Qualified Engineer (Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Must have a PSV driving licence
• Proven supervisory experience – able to lead, motivate and coach
• Previous bus industry experience
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Solid knowledge of health & safety standards
• Organised, methodical and calm under pressure
• Flexible, self-motivated and a strong team player
• Full UK driving licence
• Can cover shifts (7 on 3 off / 7 on 4 off)

• communication
• influencing
• teamwork
• PSV driving licence
• knowledge of health & safety standards
• MOT and vehicle inspection procedures

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