Workshop Supervisor

HGV Workshop Supervisor

Location: Reading
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm, plus alternate Saturdays 7:00am-11:30am

Our client is a leading provider of waste management and environmental services, operating a large commercial vehicle fleet across the UK.

They are seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor to join their maintenance team, overseeing the day-to-day activities of technicians and apprentices while also remaining hands-on with servicing, repairs and general workshop duties.

• Oversee and coordinate workshop technicians and apprentices, ensuring effective allocation of work and smooth handovers.

• Support and guide the workshop team to work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

• Carry out hands-on technician duties, including servicing, repairs and general workshop support.

• Manage service sheets, job cards, open defects and assist with vehicle-off-road reporting.

• Work closely with the Workshop Manager and operations team to maintain vehicle availability.

• Assist with parts ordering, stock control and maintaining accurate workshop records.

• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation.

• Contribute to continuous improvement across workshop processes and working practices.

• Previous experience in an HGV workshop environment, ideally in a supervisory or senior technician capacity.

• Experienced HGV Technicians with mentoring or supporting junior technicians/apprentices will also be considered.

• LGV Class 2 licence and digital tachograph card - essential.

• City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.

• Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out effective vehicle repairs.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and workshop best practice.

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to support and guide a workshop team.

• Competitive salary.

• Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm.

• Alternate Saturdays, 7:00am-11:30am.

• Training and career development opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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