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Salary: £26.00 per hour
Overtime: Time and a half (£39.00 per hour)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week
Initial Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00am – 1:30am
About Us
Arriva is one of the UK’s leading providers of passenger transport, operating across the country to connect communities and keep the nation moving. With a reputation for reliability, innovation, and investment in our people, we’re proud to offer rewarding careers in the transport sector.
Hemel Hempstead Depot
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Overtime: Time and a half (£39.00 per hour)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week
Initial Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00am – 1:30am
About Us
Arriva is one of the UK’s leading providers of passenger transport, operating across the country to connect communities and keep the nation moving. With a reputation for reliability, innovation, and investment in our people, we’re proud to offer rewarding careers in the transport sector.
We are currently recruiting for a qualified and motivated Engineering Chargehand to join our team at Hemel Hempstead. This is a key leadership role within the engineering department, responsible for maintaining fleet reliability and supporting the depot’s day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support a team of engineers and fitters to ensure all maintenance and repair tasks are completed safely and efficiently
* Carry out diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) fleet vehicles
* Allocate workloads and monitor performance to meet service and safety standards
* Ensure compliance with DVSA standards and health & safety regulations
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and input into the depot’s engineering systems
* Support the Engineering Manager with team development, including training apprentices and mentoring staff
What We’re Looking For
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
* Proven experience in a similar supervisory or lead technician role
* In-depth knowledge of PCV or HGV mechanical systems
* Good communication and team leadership skills
* Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and early/late shifts
* PCV licence is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
* £26.00 per hour basic rate
* Overtime paid at £39.00 per hour (time and a half)
* Weekly hours based on a 5/7 day rota
* Initial Monday–Friday shift pattern (5:00am to 1:30am, rotating shifts)
* Opportunities for career progression within the engineering department
* Full uniform and PPE provided
* Free bus travel for you and a nominated individual on Arriva services
* Access to a company pension scheme and other employee benefits
Apply Today
If you're a hands-on leader with technical expertise and a passion for transport engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Take your next career step with Arriva and help us keep Hemel Hempstead moving.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Truck Transportation
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