HGV Workshop Manager

Biffa Waste Services; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Workshop Manager at the Ipswich Depot to lead the day-to-day maintenance of a diverse fleet including heavy vehicles and trailers. You will drive uptime, plan servicing, and ensure DVSA and Operator Licence compliance.

Reporting to operations, you will manage a workshop team, monitor performance, and maintain accurate documentation while fostering a safe, efficient working environment across the depot.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 HGV NVQ or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years workshop experience, with at least 3 in a supervisory/management role.
• HGV licence required; TMCPC qualification preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain vehicles and waste handling equipment to DVSA standards.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day workshop operations for maximum fleet availability.
• Plan and schedule inspections, servicing and repairs in line with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements.
• Drive high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and workshop compliance.
• Support and manage workshop employees, including performance and attendance.
• Ensure accurate completion and control of service, maintenance and repair documentation.
• Oversee fault diagnosis across hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Build strong working relationships with operational depot teams to maintain service performance.
• Deliver excellent workshop performance, productivity and downtime control across the fleet.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Workshop supervision

DVSA compliance

Diagnostics & repair

Health & safety

Education

Level 3 HGV NVQ

Job description

A quick look at the role.

Biffa is on the lookout for a Workshop Manager

Hours: 37.5

Location: Ipswich Depot

Managing the maintenance and repair of a fleet of waste collection vehicles and equipment consisting of various makes, models and types, ranging from car derived vans to 44t Artic Units and trailers.

Your core responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day workshop operation to ensure maximum fleet availability
• Plan and schedule vehicle inspections, servicing and repairs in line with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements
• Drive high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and workshop compliance across all areas
• Support and manage workshop employees, including performance, attendance and development
• Ensure accurate completion and control of all service, maintenance and repair documentation
• Oversee fault diagnosis and repair work across hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Build strong working relationships with operational depot teams to maintain service performance
• Deliver excellent workshop performance, productivity and downtime control across the fleet

Our essential requirements

• Minimum Level 3 HGV NVQ or equivalent, with strong technical knowledge of HGV maintenance and repair
• Minimum 5 years workshop experience and at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position
• HGV Licence essential, with TMCPC qualification preferred
• Proven experience maintaining vehicles and waste handling equipment to current legislative and DVSA standards
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and vehicle electrical systems, including fault finding and diagnostics
• Experience managing maintenance records, compliance documentation and workshop health & safety standards