Engineering Chargehand

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Chargehand to lead a team of engineering technicians responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of our bus fleet. The successful candidate will ensure the safe, efficient operation of all vehicles and play a key role in delivering a reliable transport service across Wales.

• Team Leadership & Supervision:
  Supervise, motivate, and direct a team of engineering technicians. Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide technical guidance and support.
• Maintenance & Repair:
  Oversee and participate in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of bus systems, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure all work meets company standards, safety regulations, VOSA/DVSA requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
• Fault Finding & Diagnostics:
  Use advanced diagnostic tools and problem-solving techniques to identify and rectify complex vehicle faults efficiently.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain accurate service and maintenance records, including parts usage and defect reports. Prepare and submit reports as required by management.
• Health & Safety:
  Promote and enforce a strong safety culture in the workshop. Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Resource Management:
  Assist in managing workshop resources such as tools, equipment, and consumables. Ensure all resources are used effectively and safely.
• Training & Development:
  Identify skill gaps and support the training and development of engineering technicians.
• Communication:
  Liaise with management, other departments, and external suppliers regarding vehicle status, maintenance issues, and solutions.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department to optimise efficiency and service quality.

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or related field (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds).
• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, preferably buses or coaches.
• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or team leader role within an engineering or workshop environment.
• Full UK driving licence (PCV (D) entitlement preferred).
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities with sound knowledge of modern vehicle systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and leading a team.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and IT systems for vehicle maintenance.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to workshop operations.
• Desirable: IRTEC Licence or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with bus manufacturers specific to Arriva Cymru’s fleet.
• Knowledge of VOSA/DVSA standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with fleet management software.

Engineering Charge hand at Bangor depot Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, water buses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day.

The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.