HGV Workshop Coordinator

We Are Workforce Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company in Bridgwater seeks an experienced Workshop Coordinator / Charge Hand with a strong HGV background. You will coordinate a team, manage workshop efficiency, and provide hands-on support to technicians. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in HGV repairs. Excellent hourly rates, premium weekend pay, and an opportunity for career progression await you. Join us to advance your technical leadership skills while staying involved in workshop activities.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates with premium weekend pay

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership or senior technician role.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Good planning, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of technicians and manage job flow.
• Act as a link between the workshop and front-of-house.
• Conduct HGV repairs and diagnostics when required.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Communication

Time Management

Education

City & Guilds Part 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Apprentice-trained HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician

Job description

Workshop Coordinator / Charge Hand – HGV

📍 Bridgwater Depot
💷 £20.59 per hour | Saturday £25.74 | Sunday £30.89
🕒 Monday–Friday (with weekend flexibility)

Are you an experienced HGV Technician ready to step into a leadership role while still staying hands‑on?
We’re looking for a Workshop Coordinator / Charge Hand to support our Workshop Manager and lead a busy, professional HGV workshop at our Bridgewater Depot.

This is a great opportunity for a senior technician who enjoys problem‑solving, mentoring apprentices, and keeping a workshop running smoothly.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for coordinating a team of technicians (including apprentices), managing job flow, and ensuring vehicles are repaired efficiently, safely, and right first time. You’ll act as the link between the workshop and front‑of‑house, helping maximise productivity and reduce vehicle downtime.

You’ll still be hands‑on when required, while also taking ownership of workflow, quality control, and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out HGV repairs and diagnostics when required
• Allocate job cards and manage daily workshop workload
• Support and mentor technicians and apprentices
• Ensure first‑time fix to reduce VOR times
• Provide technical support to the Workshop Manager
• Liaise with external suppliers and 3rd‑party repairers
• Ensure service, inspection, and compliance documentation is completed correctly
• Manage fleet maintenance systems and approve work within authority limits
• Maintain quality control of job sheets and repairs
• Monitor tools, equipment, and workshop inventory
• Support parts procurement and manage imprest stock
• Promote and implement preventative maintenance practices
• Ensure all health & safety standards are followed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Apprentice‑trained HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician
• City & Guilds Part 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills
• Good planning, organisation, and time management
• Confident working in a leadership or senior technician role

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Strong PC literacy
• Good understanding of fleet maintenance systems
• Refrigeration experience

Why Join Us?

• Excellent hourly rates with premium weekend pay
• A senior role with real responsibility and influence
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills without leaving the tools behind
• Supportive management and professional workshop environment
• Work with a varied fleet and experienced technical team

If you’re an HGV Technician looking to take the next step into a Charge Hand / Workshop Coordinator role, we’d like to hear from you.

👉 Apply now if you match the criteria and want to progress your career.