HGV Workshop Controller

RH Recruiting Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

RH Recruiting Limited is seeking an HGV Workshop Controller to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy Manchester workshop. This off-the-tools management role centers on people leadership, workflow and workshop performance, while upholding safety and customer service standards.

You will manage up to 20 staff, coordinate activities, and drive improvements, with a focus on maintaining high-quality vehicle work and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HGV Technician / Mechanic is essential.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills are required.
• Ability to manage a large team and oversee day-to-day workshop operations.
• Level 3 HGV qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

Level 3 HGV / Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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
• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• The opportunity to lead and develop a large, experienced workshop team

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