HGV Technician Supervisor

Tru Talent; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role combines leadership with hands-on work, leading a team of technicians to service, maintain, diagnose and repair HGVs and trailers to DVSA standards and high safety and quality levels.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Level 3 HGV qualification or equivalent.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a workshop environment is essential.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills on HGVs and trailers.
• Familiarity with DVSA standards and safety requirements.

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 experience

Diagnostics

DVSA standards knowledge

Communication & attention to detail

Education

HGV Vehicle Repair & Maintenance Level 3 or equivalent

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

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