We are seeking an experienced and reliable Maintenance Supervisor / HGV Garage Supervisor to lead our heavy commercial vehicle maintenance operation. This hands-on role is ideal for a senior HGV technician ready to take on additional leadership and operational responsibilities.
Approximately 75% of your time will be workshop-based, carrying out diagnostics, repairs and inspections while supervising the maintenance team. The remaining 25% will involve office-based fleet administration, including scheduling, compliance, parts ordering and driver communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, service and repair HGVs, trailers, and related equipment.
- Allocate work to technicians, monitor progress, and minimise vehicle downtime.
- Carry out and oversee safety inspections, ensuring RSA/CVRT compliance.
- Quality-check and sign off completed work to ensure vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
- Provide technical support, mentoring and safety guidance to mechanics and apprentices.
- Plan PMIs, servicing, inspections, and test bookings.
- Source and order parts while managing stock and costs.
- Liaise with drivers and transport planners, including breakdown coordination.
- Maintain accurate job cards, defect records, maintenance files, and digital compliance records.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior HGV Mechanic or Workshop Foreman.
- Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
- Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, tachographs, and transport safety.
- Category C/CE licence preferred.
- Minimum 1 year’s computer diagnostics experience.
This is a full time, permanent position with salary depending on experience.