HGV Technician Supervisor

Tru Talent; Gonerby Moor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tru Talent is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician Supervisor to join our client's workshop team in Grantham. You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring HGVs and trailers are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while remaining hands-on.

This role requires leadership experience, strong diagnostic skills, and adherence to DVSA standards. You will oversee servicing, diagnostics, repairs and paperwork, contributing to a well-run, safe workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI equivalent)
• Experience as HGV Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician or Workshop Supervisor
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
• Knowledge of DVSA standards
• Full UK driving licence with relevant vehicle categories
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of HGV Technicians
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team
• Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs and trailers
• Ensure work meets DVSA requirements, health & safety and quality standards
• Assist with complex fault diagnosis and repairs
• Monitor workshop productivity and job completion
• Support technician development and act as a technical role model
• Complete job cards, service records and relevant paperwork
• Support day-to-day workshop operations and maintain high housekeeping standards

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

HGV maintenance

Communication

DVSA standards

Education

Level 3 HGV Qualification

Job description

HGV Technician Supervisor / HGV Technician / Heavy Vehicle Technician / Workshop Supervisor

Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Salary: £20.50 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday - Alternating shifts
Overtime: Every other Saturday paid at 1.5x
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

Tru Talent is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician Supervisor to join our client's workshop team in Grantham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician with leadership experience to step into a supervisory role whilst remaining hands-on. You'll lead and support a team of technicians, ensuring HGVs and trailers are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The Role of the HGV Technician Supervisor:

• Supervise and support a team of HGV Technicians
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team
• Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs and trailers
• Ensure work meets DVSA requirements, health & safety and quality standards
• Assist with complex fault diagnosis and repairs
• Monitor workshop productivity and job completion
• Support technician development and act as a technical role model
• Complete job cards, service records and relevant paperwork
• Support day-to-day workshop operations and maintain high housekeeping standards

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI equivalent
• Previous HGV Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician or Workshop Supervisor experience
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and trailers
• Previous leadership, supervisory or team-leading experience
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
• Knowledge of DVSA standards
• Full UK driving licence with relevant vehicle categories
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail