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.