HGV Technician Supervisor

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

Job summary

Tru Talent is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician Supervisor for our client's Grantham workshop. The role is hands-on, with leadership responsibilities to guide a team of technicians while maintaining high safety and repair standards.

You will oversee servicing, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs and trailers, ensure paperwork is up-to-date, and support workshop operations with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a workshop or team of technicians.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills for HGVs and trailers.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and schedule day-to-day activities.

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
• Monitor workshop productivity and job completion
• Complete job cards, service records and relevant paperwork
• Support day-to-day workshop operations and maintain high housekeeping standards

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Repair skills

Education

Level 3 HGV Vehicle Repair

Job description

L

ocation: 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

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

• 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

DVSA standards

• Full UK driving licence with relevant vehicle categories
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail