HGV Shift Supervisor

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Coventry is seeking an experienced HGV Shift Supervisor. You will oversee the workshop team, ensuring productivity and quality standards while implementing compliance and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in HGV maintenance and proven supervisory experience. This role offers a competitive salary and various employment benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for a secure and rewarding position in a respected business.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

23.5 days holiday

Overtime available

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician ready for a supervisory role.
• Strong communication skills to manage and motivate a team.
• Solid knowledge of compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the workshop team during shifts ensuring productivity.
• Support and mentor technicians providing guidance.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance on trailers and HGVs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compliance Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV maintenance

Job description

Overview

HGV Shift Supervisor

Location: Coventry

Salary: £54,145

Contract Type: Permanent

Shifts: Nights (4 on 4 off OR 4 nights a week)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay - £25.00 per hour
• Choice of shift patterns (nights or 4-night weeks)
• Overtime available - paid at 1.5x
• 23.5 days holiday, increasing with service + bank holidays
• Job security - work with a long-established, stable company
• Retail discounts & rewards
• Life assurance & health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career development - brand-specific training & internal progression
• Employee assistance programme for additional support

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the workshop team during your shift, ensuring productivity and quality standards are met
• Supporting and mentoring technicians, providing guidance when needed
• Allocating jobs and monitoring progress to keep workflow on track
• Carrying out hands-on maintenance, servicing, and MOT prep on trailers and HGVs when required
• Ensuring all compliance, health & safety, and VOSA standards are adhered to
• Liaising with management to provide shift updates and highlight any issues

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician with the ability to step up into a supervisory role, or previous experience as a Shift Supervisor/Workshop Foreman
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV maintenance preferred, or time-served background
• Strong communication and leadership skills to manage and motivate a team
• Solid knowledge of compliance, safety standards, and VOSA requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician ready to take the next step, or for a current Supervisor seeking a secure and rewarding role within a respected business.

Apply now.

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