HGV Workshop Controller

Venatu Automotive - Truck, Bus, and Car; Bolton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Death in service benefit

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Venatu Automotive - Truck, Bus, and Car is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Controller in Bolton to lead a busy workshop. This is a fully off-the-tools management role, overseeing day-to-day operations and a team of up to 20 technicians and support staff.

The ideal candidate will have Level 3 HGV qualification, prior HGV technician experience, and proven leadership in a fast-paced workshop environment. Aiming for safety, quality, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in HGV / Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Proven experience as HGV Technician / Mechanic in a busy workshop.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Able to manage a large team and keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of up to 20 workshop staff.
• Coordinate daily workshop activities and allocate work efficiently.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained and repaired to a high standard.
• Monitor workshop productivity, quality and performance.
• Ensure health & safety and company procedures are followed.
• Support development and training of workshop staff.
• Liaise with other departments for efficient operations.
• Manage workload to meet operational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership when required.
• Drive continuous improvement across the workshop.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Communication

Workshop operations

Education

Level 3 HGV qualification

Job description

HGV Workshop Controller

Salary: £51,500 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off – Days

Contract: Permanent

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Workshop Controller within an HGV workshop environment and will be confident managing a large team and overseeing the day-to-day running of a busy workshop.

This is an off-the-tools management position, so previous Workshop Controller or equivalent workshop management experience is essential. You will have a strong technical background, having previously worked on the tools as an HGV Technician, and will hold a Level 3 HGV qualification.

Experience within an HGV main dealer / dealer environment would be highly desirable.

The Role

As HGV Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the workshop, leading and supporting a team of up to 20 members of staff.

This is a fully off-the-tools position, focused on managing people, workflow and workshop performance while ensuring high standards of safety, quality and customer service are maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing, supporting and motivating a team of up to 20 workshop staff
• Coordinating daily workshop activities and allocating work efficiently
• Ensuring vehicles are maintained and repaired to a high standard
• Monitoring workshop productivity, quality and performance
• Ensuring health & safety and company procedures are followed
• Supporting the development and training of workshop staff
• Liaising with other departments to ensure efficient workshop operations
• Managing workload and priorities to meet operational requirements
• Providing technical guidance and leadership when required
• Driving continuous improvement across the workshop

About You

We are looking for someone who has come from the tools themselves and understands the demands of working within an HGV workshop.

You will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in HGV / Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician / Mechanic
• Proven experience within a busy HGV workshop environment
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• The ability to manage and motivate a large team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A strong understanding of workshop processes and standards
• Ideally, previous experience working within an HGV main dealer / dealer environment
• A genuine desire to develop and progress within a management role

What's on Offer?

• £51,500 per annum salary basic
• 4 on, 4 off day shift
• Permanent contract
• Company sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Great work-life balance
• The opportunity to lead and develop a large, experienced workshop team

If you're an experienced HGV professional with a strong technical background and are ready to take the next step into workshop management, we'd love to hear from you.

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