Depot Chargehand – Halesowen

Mar 24, 2024

We are currently looking for a Depot Chargehand to join our busy depot in Halesowen.

As a Chargehand you will be expected to support the Depot Foreman with all day-to-day engineering requirements of the depot, as well as providing cover for the Foreman as required.

In this role you be predominately depot based, with some field-based work as and when the business requires.

The job comes with a competitive salary, 25 days paid annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. You will be provided with a company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop.

Responsibilities include (but are not restricted to) the following:

  • Helping the Foreman in overseeing a team of engineers, manage servicing schedules, stock levels and repairs.
  • Carrying out servicing, maintenance and pre-delivery inspections on a varied fleet of temporary power equipment
  • Fault finding i.e. Control panel, AC/DC Electrical Systems
  • Mechanical and Electrical repairs
  • Genset Synchronisation
  • Out of hours on call Rota (to include Bank Holidays)
  • Liaising directly with customers to provide remote technical assistance
  • Adhering to and encouraging Health & Safety best practices, ensuring all work is carried out in line with company procedures at all times

Desired skills and experience:

We are looking for a well organised individual who has/is;

  • Experience of working in the temporary power industry
  • NVQ in plant maintenance/equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
  • Capability to prioritise workload to ensure the needs of our busy hire depot are fulfilled
  • Full UK driving licence held for minimum of 3 years
  • Ability to work as part of and lead a team
  • Able to communicate with colleagues on all levels
  • Eager to ensure excellent customer service levels at all times
  • Forklift licence preferable (training provided if required)

Does this sound like the role for you?  If so, to apply please send your CV to craig.hubbleday@johnfhunt.co.uk