Chargehand

Workshop Coordination

• Proactively assist the Workshop Manager with the development and advancement of the workshop staff and premises.
• At all times set a professional example of good discipline, ensure that all Company property and equipment is maintained as to the required Company standard to prevent any accident or injury to any person or damage to Company property.
• In the absence of the Workshop Manager ensure that all the necessary administration required for the control of work within the department is completed and submitted to the Branch Manager.
• Report to the Workshop Manager proposals for modifications to machines or equipment to increase safe working practises.
• Support the Workshop Manager to improve work methods, systems, procedures and equipment that are likely to reduce waste and cost.
• Assisting, and where appropriate leading with the implementation of those proposals when approved.
• Help to maintain a workshop repair programme for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of hire fleet, sales and customers’ machines.
• Adhere to and promote the company’s Core Values and Mission Statement.

• To carry out post hire examinations within one working day of the equipment returning from hire.
• Identify any problems relating to extensive costs or repetitive repairs to individual or groups of machines or equipment and report to Workshop Manager.
• Ensure spares or material requirements are obtained at the right time to ensure the work schedule is effective and does not fall behind schedule.
• To accept in the absence of the Workshop Manager, any emergency/after-hour telephone calls, so as to maintain security of branch and any asset.
• To monitor and update the breakdown tasks and list of equipment needed according to the depots daily requirements.
• To assist in keeping the depot spares and filters to adequate stock levels.