HGV Workshop Controller

WasteRecruit Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Controller in Bristol. Responsible for the efficient maintenance and repair of HGVs, the Controller will manage a team and ensure compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills, technical expertise in HGV diagnostics, and knowledge of DVSA regulations. This full-time role offers an attractive salary package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a busy HGV workshop or similar fleet maintenance environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of HGVs, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
• Understanding of DVSA regulations, Operator Licence compliance, and fleet safety standards.
• IT literate with experience using fleet management or workshop systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of a HGV fleet workshop.
• Oversee a team of HGV technicians and support staff.
• Drive performance standards and ensure compliance with operational requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of HGVs

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

IRTEC certification

CPC qualification

Tools

Fleet management systems

Workshop systems (e.g., Tranman, AssetWorks, FleetWave)

Job description

HGV Workshop Controller

Bristol

£-Attractive salary and package

Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a HGV fleet workshop, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance and repair of vehicles. The Workshop Controller will oversee a team of HGV technicians and support staff, drive performance standards, and ensure vehicles are maintained to meet operational and legal requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in managing a busy HGV workshop or similar fleet maintenance environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of HGVs, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
• Understanding of DVSA regulations, Operator Licence compliance, and fleet safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• IT literate with experience using fleet management or workshop systems (e.g. Tranman, AssetWorks, FleetWave).
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, IRTEC, CPC (desirable).
• Experience working in a local authority or municipal fleet environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in fleet operations such as alternative fuels, emissions reduction (desirable).

This is a full-time, permanent role working 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri.

Ref: J9589