HGV Shift supervisor

SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Enhanced parental leave

Annual bonus

Loan car scheme

25 days holiday

Overtime available

Pension scheme

Life insurance 4x

Branded overalls

Retail discounts

Job summary

Scania GB in Southampton is recruiting a HGV Technician Shift Supervisor to lead the workshop team and ensure efficient operations. You will manage a team of skilled technicians, providing guidance and maintaining a safe, productive environment.

The role offers rotating shifts, in-house training, enhanced parental leave and a comprehensive benefits package. Previous workshop supervisory experience is essential to excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a workshop or service team.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Safe working practices and compliance with HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the workshop team, driving productivity and efficiency.
• Provide support to technicians and workshop staff as the go-to supervisor.
• Share technical knowledge with the team and customers when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Workshop experience

Health & Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

None

Job description

Scania GB

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HGV Technician Shift Supervisor - Southampton

Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern Monday - Friday Week 1 : 07:00 - 15:30 | Week 2 : 15:30 - 00:00 + 1 in 2 Saturday's (OT)

£18.64 - £22.50 per hour plus an excellent benefits package, including:

• In-house training provided to support career progression and increase earnings
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a great loan car scheme
• 25 days holiday (increases with service) plus public holidays
• Overtime available
• Company matched pension scheme
• 4x basic salary life insurance
• Branded overalls provided
• Discounts on major retail outlets, including groceries

An exciting opportunity to join our team at Scania Thirsk at the heart of all workshop activity. You will be an organised people leader, with proven workshop experience, who encourages and promotes a team environment. You will manage a team of skilled technicians, providing guidance, support, and ensuring a safe place to work, through excellent Health and Safety protocols. You will be passionate about the efficient running of the Workshop and pro-active communication, delivering a fantastic service to all customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and organise the workshop team whilst managing productivity and efficiencies.
• Be the go-to for any support required for Technician and workshop staff.
• Be able to provide technical knowledge to your team of technicians as well as customers when required.
• Ensure all work is authorised to a high standard.
• Promote high standards on job card write up to prevent warranty rejections.
• Mentor apprentices to empower them to become the future of tomorrow.

Closing Date: 28/05/2026

Next Steps

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team at (url removed), we'll be happy to discuss these with you