Fleet Workshop Manager – HGV Maintenance Lead

Searchability (UK) Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Searchability (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Workshop Manager for a busy HGV fleet workshop based in Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire. You will lead HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor, ensuring safety, compliance and high productivity.

This hands-on leadership role requires a Class 2 HGV licence and Level 3 qualification, with a proactive approach to maintenance, planning and documentation in a fast-paced environment within the environmental services sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a workshop management or fleet maintenance leadership role.
• Experience managing HGV Technicians, Supervisors or skilled maintenance teams.
• A current HGV licence, with a minimum of Class 2 required.
• City & Guilds HGV Parts 1, 2 and 3, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong hands-on technical knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• A good understanding of tachograph systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle compliance, Operator Licence requirements and legal documentation.
• Experience using R2C or a similar fleet maintenance system.
• Knowledge of LOLER inspection and compliance processes.
• Strong planning, workload management and organisational skills.
• A customer-focused approach with an understanding of commercial priorities.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to engage, influence and communicate with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and workshop standards.
• Flexibility to travel between Bishops Cleeve and Bristol as required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor
• Managing the day‑to‑day operation of the fleet workshop
• Creating a motivated, productive and high‑performing team environment
• Taking ownership of the R2C fleet maintenance system
• Managing LOLER inspection processes and ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Ensuring vehicle documentation is completed and signed off correctly
• Maintaining compliance with company procedures and legal requirements
• Proactively managing vehicle availability and minimising fleet downtime
• Allocating labour and resources to improve workshop efficiency and output
• Ensuring the workshop remains safe, clean and well organised
• Monitoring workloads and ensuring maintenance activity is completed on time
• Supporting the Bristol depot when required
• Communicating technical information clearly to internal stakeholders
• Promoting safe systems of work across the workshop

Skills

HGV licence

Leadership

Team management

Workshop operations

Documentation

Education

HGV Parts 1/2/3 or NVQ Level 3

Tools

R2C fleet system

Job description

Searchability (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Workshop Manager for a busy HGV fleet workshop based in Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire. You will lead HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor, ensuring safety, compliance and high productivity.

This hands-on leadership role requires a Class 2 HGV licence and Level 3 qualification, with a proactive approach to maintenance, planning and documentation in a fast-paced environment within the environmental services sector.