Late Shift Manager

Late Shift Supervisor

Location: Kidderminster

Salary: £54,000 - £57,000 OTE

Hours: Monday to Friday | 12:30pm - 10:00pm

We are looking for an experienced Late Shift Supervisor to lead an established workshop team, ensuring commercial vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and to the highest possible standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified technician who enjoys leading by example. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership skills, ensuring the workshop operates efficiently while delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining compliance at all times.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from ongoing manufacturer training, structured career development and genuine opportunities for progression.

As Late Shift Supervisor, you'll be responsible for leading the afternoon and evening workshop operation, ensuring technicians are working effectively, repairs are completed to a high standard and customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the workshop team throughout the late shift.
• Working closely with the Workshop Controller to allocate work efficiently.
• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Completing workshop documentation and job cards accurately.
• Using Keyloop/Kerridge workshop management systems.
• Maintaining excellent communication with colleagues and customers.
• Promoting a positive, motivated and professional working environment.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Level 3 NVQ, IMI or City & Guilds qualification in HGV or LCV Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring technicians.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• High attention to detail.
• A positive attitude with the ability to motivate others.
• The flexibility to support changing workshop priorities.

• Competitive salary with excellent earning potential.
• Monday to Friday working.
• Ongoing manufacturer training.
• Annual appraisals and career development.
• Opportunities for internal progression.
• Company pension.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24-hour GP access.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Life assurance.
• Long service awards.
• Birthday leave.
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee recognition and reward schemes.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a DBS check before employment commences.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, we'd encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear about your skills, achievements and career journey, even if you don't tick every single box.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.