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Salary: 50,000 per annum + Company Car
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview We are seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Manager to oversee all maintenance, servicing, and repair activities for our heavy goods vehicle fleet. The successful candidate will lead a team of HGV technicians, ensure compliance with DVSA standards, and maintain the highest levels of vehicle uptime and safety.
Key Responsibilities Workshop Operations
- Manage the daily running of the HGV workshop, ensuring efficient and safe working practices.
- Schedule and allocate work to HGV technicians to maximise productivity and minimise vehicle downtime.
- Oversee all HGV servicing, inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
- Ensure workshop tools, equipment, and diagnostic systems are maintained, safe, and calibrated.
- Ensure all HGVs meet Operator Licence and DVSA standards at all times.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, MOTs, defect rectification, and service history.
- Conduct regular compliance audits and ensure strict adherence to maintenance intervals.
- Support the Transport Manager in ensuring full legal compliance relating to roadworthiness.
- Lead, develop, and support a team of HGV technicians and apprentices.
- Deliver toolbox talks, technical training, performance reviews, and mentoring.
- Manage recruitment, shift allocation, and workshop staffing levels.
- Promote a positive culture around safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee ordering, stock levels, and cost control of HGV parts and consumables.
- Build strong relationships with HGV parts suppliers and negotiate favourable rates.
- Ensure the correct parts are available for scheduled and unscheduled work.
- Track and report on workshop KPIs, including breakdowns, repairs, MOT pass rates, and downtime.
- Work closely with operations teams to prioritise vehicle repairs and maintain fleet availability.
- Identify and implement improvements to workshop processes and efficiency.
- Proven experience as an HGV Workshop Manager, Supervisor, or Senior HGV Technician.
- Strong mechanical knowledge of HGVs (Euro 5/6, diagnostics, hydraulics, electrical systems).
- Thorough understanding of DVSA regulations, PMI schedules, roadworthiness, and Operator Licence compliance.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and leadership skills.
- Confident in using workshop or fleet management systems.
- Full UK driving licence (HGV Class 1 or 2 is a strong advantage).
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
- IRTEC accreditation or similar HGV-specific qualifications.
- Experience managing a mixed HGV fleet (artics, rigids, trailers).
- 50,000 annual salary
- Company car
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Training and development opportunities
- Optional additional company benefits
