HGV Workshop Manager

HGV Workshop ManagerLocation: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45am - 5:45pm
The OpportunityOur client is seeking an experienced and hands-on HGV Workshop Manager to lead their busy commercial vehicle workshop in Stoke-on-Trent.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable HGV professional with strong leadership skills to oversee the maintenance, repair and compliance of a diverse fleet of commercial vehicles. The workshop works across virtually every major HGV manufacturer, make, model and specification, making this a varied and rewarding role for someone with broad technical expertise and strong diagnostic capabilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing workshop operations, leading a team of technicians, maintaining compliance standards and ensuring vehicles are repaired and maintained efficiently to minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise HGV technicians, mechanics and workshop staff.
• Plan, schedule and allocate daily maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with DVSA, MOT and Operator Licence requirements.
• Oversee vehicle inspections, servicing programmes, preventative maintenance and defect repairs.
• Ensure repairs and maintenance are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Manage workshop productivity and ensure efficient use of labour resources.
• Control workshop costs, including labour, parts and external contractor expenditure.
• Order parts and maintain appropriate stock levels to support workshop operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation and compliance reports.
• Investigate recurring mechanical faults and implement effective solutions to reduce downtime.
• Carry out quality control inspections on completed work.
• Ensure all workshop health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Liaise with transport teams, drivers, fleet management and senior leadership.
• Coordinate vehicle breakdown support and roadside recovery activities when required.
• Monitor technician performance, timekeeping, maintenance costs and vehicle defects.
• Ensure workshop tools, equipment and facilities remain safe, clean and compliant.

• Previous experience in HGV maintenance, engineering or workshop management.
• Strong technical knowledge of HGV mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
• Proven experience supervising, leading or managing workshop technicians.
• A proactive approach to diagnostics and fault finding.
• Good knowledge of DVSA regulations, MOT standards and Operator Licence compliance.
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience managing workshop costs, budgets and operational performance.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise urgent repairs.
• A commitment to maintaining high safety and compliance standards.

• Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• HGV maintenance and engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of workshop operations and vehicle maintenance planning.
• Experience leading teams within a commercial vehicle environment.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working hours with no regular weekend requirement.
• Opportunity to manage a busy and well-equipped HGV workshop.
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing commercial vehicle business.
• Varied workload across multiple HGV manufacturers and vehicle types.
• Supportive working environment with autonomy and responsibility.