Hands-On Fleet & Yard Supervisor – HGV & Vehicle Maintenance

SRG Recruitment LTD; Nursling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment Ltd are working with a growing Southampton business seeking a reliable Fleet & Yard Supervisor to join the team. The role involves supervising yard operations, conducting routine vehicle checks on HGVs and coordinating with external workshops for repairs.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 11am–8pm (40 hours/week), with a 12-week temp-to-perm contract. Experience in yards or fleet operations and comfort with outdoor work are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or fleet operations.
• Ability to identify vehicle defects and follow up on maintenance requirements.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Confident coordinating with drivers, workshops and management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day running and organisation of the vehicle yard.
• Carrying out regular visual inspections of HGVs, trailers and equipment.
• Identifying and reporting vehicle defects and maintenance requirements.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs where appropriate.
• Checking oil, coolant, tyres, lights and other basic vehicle components.
• Liaising with external garages and workshops regarding servicing and repairs.
• Monitoring vehicles that are off the road and following up outstanding repairs.
• Helping to ensure vehicles are available and ready for work.
• Supporting drivers with day-to-day vehicle-related issues.
• Assisting with MOTs, servicing and scheduled maintenance.
• Monitoring driver vehicle checks and ensuring defects are reported correctly.
• Ensuring the yard is kept clean, tidy and organised.
• Reporting vehicle damage, accidents and other incidents to management.

Skills

Fleet operations

Yard management

Vehicle maintenance

H&S awareness

Driver communications

Job description

SRG Recruitment Ltd are working with a growing Southampton business seeking a reliable Fleet & Yard Supervisor to join the team. The role involves supervising yard operations, conducting routine vehicle checks on HGVs and coordinating with external workshops for repairs.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 11am–8pm (40 hours/week), with a 12-week temp-to-perm contract. Experience in yards or fleet operations and comfort with outdoor work are essential.