HGV Workshop Lead – Mentoring Technicians & Efficiency

Grundon; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Grundon is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the Beenham workshop. You will oversee technicians and apprentices, ensuring safe and efficient service, while hands-on duties cover servicing, repairs, and general workshop support.

You will manage paperwork, defects, and VOR reporting, using the R2C system and ensuring LOLER compliance. A current LGV2 licence, tachograph knowledge, and relevant HGV qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a workshop environment.
• LGV Class 2 licence with tachograph card and knowledge of tachograph systems.
• City & Guilds HGV Parts 1–3 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workshop activities and allocate work to technicians and apprentices.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Carry out hands-on technician duties including servicing and repairs.
• Manage service sheets, job cards and defect logs; support VOR reporting.
• Ensure accurate use of the fleet maintenance system (R2C) and LOLER compliance.
• Assist with parts management and stock control.

Skills

Supervisory experience

LGV Class 2 licence

Tachograph knowledge

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrics

Mechanical systems

H&S knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3

NVQ Level 3

Tools

R2C fleet maintenance system

Job description

Grundon is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the Beenham workshop. You will oversee technicians and apprentices, ensuring safe and efficient service, while hands-on duties cover servicing, repairs, and general workshop support.

You will manage paperwork, defects, and VOR reporting, using the R2C system and ensuring LOLER compliance. A current LGV2 licence, tachograph knowledge, and relevant HGV qualifications are essential.