HGV Workshop Manager in Hounslow, Greater London

HGV Workshop Manager

Location: Hounslow
Salary: £53,000 – £55,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Workshop Manager to join a busy engineering operation in the Hounslow area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Workshop Manager or an experienced Workshop Supervisor looking to take the next step in their career, overseeing the day-to-day running of a commercial vehicle workshop, and leading a team of skilled technicians.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in HGV, PSV, or fleet maintenance, although applications from other relevant commercial vehicle, automotive, plant, or engineering maintenance environments will also be considered.

You will be responsible for ensuring the workshop operates efficiently, vehicle maintenance is delivered to the highest standards, and operational targets around safety, compliance, productivity, and vehicle availability are achieved.

HGV Workshop Manager :Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the HGV workshop, ensuring efficient workflow and consistently high standards of workmanship.
• Lead, motivate and support the workshop team, providing direction and guidance to technicians.
• Plan and coordinate servicing, inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair schedules.
• Allocate jobs and resources effectively, ensuring workloads are managed and work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Monitor technician performance, productivity, and quality of completed work.
• Drive improvements in vehicle availability, reducing downtime and resolving recurring mechanical defects.
• Ensure all maintenance activities meet relevant vehicle compliance, Health & Safety, and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, and workshop compliance records.
• Work closely with depot and operational teams, keeping them informed of repair progress, vehicle status, and availability.
• Manage competing operational priorities, ensuring urgent repairs and critical maintenance requirements are addressed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organised, and productive workshop environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, processes, and overall operational performance.

HGV Workshop Manager : The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience managing or supervising a commercial vehicle workshop.
• Strong technical background in HGV or fleet maintenance.
• Experience within HGV, PSV, commercial vehicles, fleet, plant, or automotive engineering.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance compliance, inspections, and workshop Health & Safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of technicians.
• Experience planning workloads, allocating jobs and managing competing operational priorities.
• Understanding of workshop costs, parts procurement, and supplier management.
• Strong communication, organisational and cost-control skills.
• A proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused approach.

HGV Workshop Manager :What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £53,000 – £55,000 per annum.
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a workshop team.
• A key management position within a busy engineering operation.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

HGV Workshop Manager : Apply Now

If you are an experienced HGV Workshop Manager or Workshop Supervisor with a background in HGV, commercial vehicle or fleet maintenance and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.