HGV Worksop Chargeand
Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.
Trafford Park · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£46,075 – £48,461 a year
Location
Trafford Park, England
Role:
Workshop Chargehand Location:
Manchester, M17 1EH Hours:
45 hours per week | between 08:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday Salary:
£46,074.60 - £48,461.40 per annum (depending on experience) Are you ready to take charge? As a Workshop Chargehand, you will oversee workshop personnel and equipment, ensuring top-notch service and strict compliance with roadworthiness guidelines. You will serve as the go-to contact for both external and internal customers while maintaining high standards of health and safety. Key Responsibilities:
Vehicle Maintenance:
Service, repair, and maintain vehicles to DVSA standards.
People Management:
Plan and control workshop staff, manage break times, and support team development.
Customer Relations:
Communicate directly with customers, build repair quotes, and ensure high satisfaction.
Job Planning:
Plan workshop jobs effectively, sign off service sheets, and manage work-in-progress (WIP).
Compliance:
Inspect and prepare vehicles for HGV MOTs, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold rigorous health and safety regulations.
Requirements:
Knowledge:
Strong understanding of HGVs, specialist municipal/refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), and general commercial vehicle repair.
Experience:
Proven track record in vehicle maintenance and repair, covering both body and chassis.
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance (or equivalent qualification) and an active HGV Licence.
Skills:
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities, ability to read wiring diagrams, effective communication, and sharp problem-solving skills.
Other:
Willingness to travel and attend professional training courses as required.
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Workshop Chargehand Location:
Manchester, M17 1EH Hours:
45 hours per week | between 08:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday Salary:
£46,074.60 - £48,461.40 per annum (depending on experience) Are you ready to take charge? As a Workshop Chargehand, you will oversee workshop personnel and equipment, ensuring top-notch service and strict compliance with roadworthiness guidelines. You will serve as the go-to contact for both external and internal customers while maintaining high standards of health and safety. Key Responsibilities:
Vehicle Maintenance:
Service, repair, and maintain vehicles to DVSA standards.
People Management:
Plan and control workshop staff, manage break times, and support team development.
Customer Relations:
Communicate directly with customers, build repair quotes, and ensure high satisfaction.
Job Planning:
Plan workshop jobs effectively, sign off service sheets, and manage work-in-progress (WIP).
Compliance:
Inspect and prepare vehicles for HGV MOTs, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold rigorous health and safety regulations.
Requirements:
Knowledge:
Strong understanding of HGVs, specialist municipal/refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), and general commercial vehicle repair.
Experience:
Proven track record in vehicle maintenance and repair, covering both body and chassis.
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance (or equivalent qualification) and an active HGV Licence.
Skills:
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities, ability to read wiring diagrams, effective communication, and sharp problem-solving skills.
Other:
Willingness to travel and attend professional training courses as required.
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