HGV Mechanic/ Workshop Manager

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per year (around 50 hours per week)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-4:00pm; every other Saturday, 6:00am-11:00am

Holidays: 21 days plus bank holidays (Good Friday is a working day)
We''re working with a long-established waste management and vehicle services company based near Wolverhampton city centre, and they''re growing their team. They''re now looking for an experienced Senior HGV Mechanic / Workshop Supervisor to take charge of the workshop and help drive the next stage of their expansion.
In this role, you''ll be the go-to person for the day-to-day running of the workshop. You''ll oversee a fleet of around 50 HGVs, along with various plant and machinery, splitting your time between hands-on mechanical work and leading the team, keeping standards high, and making sure everything runs smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

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  Oversee routine servicing, MOT prep, repairs, inspections, diagnostics and brake testing
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  Plan and manage a strong preventative maintenance schedule for all vehicles and machinery
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  Put clear workshop processes in place to keep everything compliant and efficient
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  Keep on top of maintenance records and compliance paperwork
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  Monitor workshop spend and look for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency
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  Lead, motivate and support the workshop team
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  Help improve and modernise workshop processes and systems
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  Build a positive, safe and collaborative workplace culture
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  Work with external contractors and approve invoices where needed

About You

You''ll have a strong background in HGV maintenance and solid experience leading teams in a workshop or transport environment. This role suits someone who enjoys a busy, hands-on setting and takes pride in running a smooth, compliant and productive operation.

Essential Skills andamp; Experience

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  Proven experience in HGV maintenance and repair
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  Previous workshop or team management experience
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  Strong understanding of compliance and vehicle regulations
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  Industry qualifications such as IRTEC or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
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  Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
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  A proactive, positive attitude with a strong work ethic

Nice to Have

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  Experience with plant machinery
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  An HGV licence

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a leadership role within a respected, growing business. If you''re ready to take the lead and make a real impact, we''d love to hear from you.