HGV Foreman

Autoskills-Uk; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career development

Professional workshop environment

Structured night shift schedule

48-hour work week

Job summary

Autoskills-Uk is seeking an experienced HGV Nightshift Foreman in Willenhall to lead the overnight workshop. You will organise the nightshift, supervise the team and ensure work is completed to MOT standards with strong safety practices.

The role requires 10+ years in HGV, Level 3 qualification and IRTEC accreditation, plus a Class 1 licence. It offers a four-day night pattern, a 48-hour week and development within a professional workshop environment.

Qualifications

• HGV knowledge and maintenance capability.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve HGV issues.

Responsibilities

• Organise and allocate workloads for the nightshift.
• Supervise technicians and ensure smooth shift operation.
• Provide technical support for complex mechanical problems.

Skills

HGV experience

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HGV Level 3 qualification

IRTEC accreditation

HGV Class 1 Licence

Job description

HGV Nightshift Foreman - Willenhall

Location: Willenhall
Salary: £24.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Thursday | 6:00pm - 6:00am
Working Week: 48 hours per week
Break: 30-minute paid break

Looking for Your Next Step in HGV Engineering?

An established commercial vehicle business is looking to recruit an experienced HGV Nightshift Foreman to lead its busy overnight workshop operation in Willenhall. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician who has progressed into a Supervisor or Foreman-level position and is looking for a role where they can combine strong technical knowledge with leadership and team management.

You’ll be responsible for organising the night shift, supporting the workshop team, maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required customer standards.

The Role

• Organising and allocating workloads across the nightshift team.
• Supervising technicians and ensuring the smooth running of the shift.
• Providing technical support and assisting with complex mechanical issues.
• Liaising with other Foremen, Workshop Controllers, Service Departments and Depot Management.
• Ensuring commercial vehicles and trailers are maintained to the required MOT standard.
• Monitoring workshop productivity and controlling unnecessary idle time.
• Ensuring work is completed within the required timescales.
• Ensuring customer expectations and workshop targets are met.
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety across the shift.
• Ensuring all workshop paperwork and general duties are completed correctly.
• Supporting a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.
• Helping to resolve technical problems and supporting the development of the workshop team.

Essential Requirements

• HGV Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• IRTEC accreditation / inspection licence.
• HGV Class 1 Driving Licence.
• Previous experience working at Supervisor, Foreman or senior technician level.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the HGV industry.
• Strong technical knowledge and mechanical repair ability.
• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving HGV technical problems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• The ability to remain calm and organised within a busy workshop environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A professional and proactive approach to workshop management.

Desirable Experience

• Previous HGV Nightshift Foreman experience.
• Experience working with Scania commercial vehicles.
• Experience managing workshop productivity and technician workloads.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday
6:00pm - 6:00am
48 hours per week, including a 30-minute paid break.
This is a dedicated nightshift position, offering a consistent four-day working pattern from Monday to Thursday.

What's on Offer?

• £24.00 per hour.
• 48-hour working week.
• Monday to Thursday nightshift.
• 6:00pm - 6:00am working hours.
• 30-minute paid break.
• Senior Supervisor / Foreman-level position.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a professional HGV workshop team.
• Long-term career development.
• Professional commercial vehicle workshop environment.