HGV Workshop Lead: Fleet Maintenance & Compliance

The Futurelink Group; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Futurelink Group is seeking a hands-on HGV Workshop Manager to run their workshop operation for a fleet of 50+ vehicles in Walton-on-Thames. You will work with the Transport Manager to keep vehicles safe, compliant and on the road.

You will plan daily schedules, manage PMIs, servicing, MOT preparation, defect repairs, and keep maintenance records. You’ll also order parts, control costs, manage staff, and coordinate external providers while ensuring roadworthiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience running an HGV/commercial vehicle workshop.
• Strong knowledge of PMIs, MOTs and roadworthiness compliance.
• Experience with parts ordering, cost control and insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Run the workshop day to day: plan the schedule, give out jobs and track progress.
• Manage PMIs, servicing, MOT preparation and defect repairs.
• Keep maintenance records up to date in line with O-licence requirements.
• Order parts, get quotes and control costs.
• Handle damage repairs and insurance claims from start to finish.
• Manage workshop staff, including timesheets, productivity and training.
• Coordinate external workshops and specialist maintenance providers.
• Keep the transport team updated on vehicles off the road and when they’ll be back in service.

Skills

Workshop management

People management

Vehicle maintenance

PMIs/MOTs knowledge

Cost control

Record keeping

Communication

Leadership

Education

Time-served HGV technician

Level 3 HGV Maintenance & Repair

IRTEC licence

Transport Manager CPC

Tools

CMMS (computerised maintenance systems)

Job description

The Futurelink Group is seeking a hands-on HGV Workshop Manager to run their workshop operation for a fleet of 50+ vehicles in Walton-on-Thames. You will work with the Transport Manager to keep vehicles safe, compliant and on the road.

You will plan daily schedules, manage PMIs, servicing, MOT preparation, defect repairs, and keep maintenance records. You’ll also order parts, control costs, manage staff, and coordinate external providers while ensuring roadworthiness and compliance.