Workshop Supervisor (HGV Technician)

Location: Beenham
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm, plus alternate Saturdays 7:00am–11:30am
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have strong technical knowledge and the confidence to lead and support a busy workshop team?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor / Senior HGV Technician to join a busy maintenance workshop in Beenham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role while providing technical guidance and leadership to a team of technicians and apprentices.

The Role

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will help oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop, ensuring vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting HGV Technicians and Apprentices.
• Allocating work and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and on time.
• Carrying out hands-on servicing, repairs and maintenance of HGVs.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Managing service sheets, job cards and outstanding defects.
• Assisting with VOR (Vehicle Off Road) reporting and maintenance planning.
• Supporting the accurate use of the fleet maintenance system.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health & safety and LOLER requirements.
• Assisting with parts ordering, stock control and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with depots and operations teams regarding vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Supporting the Workshop Manager with continuous improvement and workshop efficiency.
• Promoting a safe, professional and positive working environment.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in an HGV Technician or Workshop Supervisor role.
• A minimum LGV Class 2 licence and digital tachograph card.
• Relevant HGV maintenance qualifications, such as City & Guilds Parts 1–3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance and workshop procedures.
• An understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently when required.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation within the waste management and environmental services sector, working within a professional and supportive workshop environment.

You will have the opportunity to develop your career while taking on a key role in supporting the workshop team and ensuring a fleet of commercial vehicles is maintained to a high standard.

If you are an experienced HGV Technician ready to take the next step into a supervisory position, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered.