Role: Chargehand / Workshop Supervisor
Location: Bridgwater, Unit 15 Colley Lane Industrial Estate, Bridgwater, TA6 5LB
Hours: 45 hours per week | 9 hours per day between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday - Looking for flexibility? We offer 40-hour and 26-hour per week options to fit your needs.
Salary: between £40,000 and £49,935.60 pa DOE (based on 45hpw)
Are you a skilled technician with a passion for leadership and workshop excellence? We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Workshop Chargehand to join our Aftermarket team!
In this hands on role, you’ll lead workshop operations, manage personnel, and ensure vehicles are serviced, repaired, and prepared to DVSA standards. You’ll be the first point of contact for customers, oversee job planning and documentation, and promote a strong health and safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and plan daily workshop activities and staff development.
- Communicate with internal and external customers, build quotes, and manage expectations.
- Oversee job progress, service sheet sign off, and real time invoicing.
- Inspect and repair chassis and specialist equipment, ensuring compliance with DVSA and ISO standards.
- Maintain workshop and outside areas, promoting safety and good housekeeping.
Ideal Candidate:
- Time-served experience in RCV or similar equipment maintenance and repair.
- Strong diagnostic skills and practical ability across body and chassis work.
- Confident in reading wiring diagrams and managing workshop documentation.
- Knowledge of ISO9001/14001, DVSA standards, and relevant legislation.
- Level 3 C&G/NVQ in Motor Vehicle or equivalent, plus a current PLG licence.
- Self-motivated, customer focused, and able to lead with professionalism.
Join us and take pride in keeping our fleet road-ready while leading a high-performing workshop team. Apply now and help us deliver quality, safety, and service excellence!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication to creating a supportive environment, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued. Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week)
- Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues.
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: All employees receive membership to a company-funded medical cash plan. This scheme allows you to claim cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations, X-rays, and MRI scans.
- GP Anytime: Enjoy access to GP services anytime with our online 24/7 appointment service, featuring on-demand appointments, unlimited consultations, no capped appointment times, and convenient prescriptions.
- Training and Development: We offer mandatory equipment training, a Management Development Programme, and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs and stay healthy with our cycle to work scheme.
- Care Concierge: Get help navigating the care system with access to a team of dedicated care experts.
- Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance: Ensure your well-being with our comprehensive occupational health support.
- My Benefits Platform: Enjoy discounts from high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment & days out, and home & DIY products.
- Independent Free Mortgage Advice: Receive free, independent advice on mortgages to help you make informed decisions.
Please don’t delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
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