Workshop Chargehand

Workshop Chargehand – Grade 7

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours a week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Are you a skilled HGV technician looking to take the next step in your career? Join our dedicated Fleet team as a Workshop Chargehand and play a key role in maintaining and repairing a diverse range of vehicles NY Highways is responsible for. Based in Northallerton, this is your opportunity to support workshop operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and service.

As a Chargehand you will...

• Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a wide variety of vehicles.
• Diagnose faults using advanced diagnostic tools and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Supervise workshop activities, ensuring safety procedures and quality standards are met.
• Support the Workshop Controller with job card management and system updates (AssetWorks).
• Promote a positive and safe working environment through toolbox talks, safety audits, and daily safety briefings.
• Lead by example in maintaining a clean, professional, and efficient workspace.
• Participate in a 24/7 call-out rota and assist with site inductions and contractor coordination.

To be successful in this role you will...

• Hold a City & Guilds, NVQ, or BTEC qualification in HGV vehicle maintenance.
• Have strong diagnostic skills across multiple vehicle brands and experience using diagnostic equipment.
• Be able to work independently and flexibly across a wide range of tasks.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and support a team.
• Hold a valid Class C HGV driving licence.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Be willing to travel to sites around North Yorkshire and work unsociable hours as part of the call-out rota.

To read the job description and person specification for this role please click here

We also have a vacancy for a Workshop Chargehand in Skipton, which you can read about and apply for here

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to progress up the pay scale as you develop your skills in the role, alongside yearly pay awards.
• An additional annual leave day for each year you work with us, up to 5 years continuous service increasing from 24 to 29 days allowance, plus bank holidays.
• Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council and the guaranteed work they commission to us, alongside healthy workstreams from private sector clients.
• Commitment to your training and development, offering a variety of training courses for you to gain new skills and progress your career with NY Highways.

For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read here

About NY Highways

NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance, street lighting and snow clearance to road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values.

Since launching, NYH has invested in its people and its technology – from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles

For further details on NY Highways, please visit www.nyhighways.co.uk

How to Apply

To apply, please complete a short application form and upload your CV

Please note, your CV should be up to date and include experience and any qualifications necessary for the role. The information provided in your CV and supporting statement will be used to shortlist successful candidates against the job description for interview.

To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Ashley on [email protected] or call 07814 932 389

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 22nd June 2025

Interviews are planned to take place on the 3rd July 2025

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.