HGV Technician Night Shift Supervisor

Scania Nederland B.V.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Enhanced parental leave

Annual bonus scheme

Loan car scheme

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Overtime available

Company matched pension

4x basic salary life insurance

Branded overalls provided

Discounts on major retail outlets

Job summary

Scania Maidstone is seeking a hands-on Workshop Leader to oversee a night shift from 21:00 to 06:00, guiding a team of skilled technicians and ensuring top-level safety and service to customers.

You will drive productivity, mentor apprentices, and maintain high standards for job card documentation while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a workshop team.
• Proven workshop experience with technician oversight.
• Pro-active communication and management of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and organise the workshop team to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Be the go-to for support for technicians and workshop staff.
• Provide technical guidance to the team and customers when required.
• Ensure all work is authorised to a high standard.

Skills

Team leadership

Workshop management

Health & safety standards

Job description

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Shift Pattern – Night Shift 21:00 – 06:00

£24.17 to £29.50 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 Maidstone 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: 05/09/2026

Please note, the closing date for this role is subject to change pending volume of applications.

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 [e-mail], we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working forScaniais not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

AtScaniawe invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute.We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusionisa strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences,weensurewe havethe right peopleand together with an inclusive corporate culture,thisdrivesour business forward.Wewant our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where theyare fromor whothey are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scaniais dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values;CUSTOMER FIRST,RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.