HGV Workshop Lead - Hands-on Supervisor & Process Optimiser

Hirecracker; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £52,000

Mon-Fri + alternate Sat mornings

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Excellent company benefits

Opportunity to improve workshop

Job summary

Hirecracker is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor based in Berkshire (Beenham). The role combines hands-on servicing with supervision of Technicians and Apprentices, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.

You will work Monday to Friday with alternate Saturday mornings, overseeing workload allocation, defect management and process improvements while staying hands-on with servicing and repairs.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience in an HGV/fleet maintenance environment.
• Current LGV Class 2 licence is required.
• Solid knowledge of tachographs, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workshop team and oversee day-to-day servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Allocate workloads, coordinate handovers, and manage parts order and stock control.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure safe, compliant workshop operations.
• Maintain records, service sheets and job cards; support VOR reporting and defect management.
• Drive continuous improvement in workshop processes and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

LGV Class 2 licence

Tachograph knowledge

HGV servicing/maintenance

Diagnostics / fault finding

Health & Safety awareness

Team leadership

Hands-on supervision

Education

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3 or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Hirecracker is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor based in Berkshire (Beenham). The role combines hands-on servicing with supervision of Technicians and Apprentices, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.

You will work Monday to Friday with alternate Saturday mornings, overseeing workload allocation, defect management and process improvements while staying hands-on with servicing and repairs.