HGV Workshop Manager

J Dickinson & Sons; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £52k–£60k per annum

45 hours per week

1 in 2 Saturdays as required, paid

Weekly pay

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Health Care Cash Plan

Contributory pension

Group Life Insurance

Long Service holidays and awards

Employee Referral Programme

Free skip offered to employees

Full PPE and branded uniform supplied

Staff engagement events

Job summary

J. Dickinson & Sons is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Manager to lead a busy workshop and ensure our fleet remains safe, compliant and on the road. You will plan, manage and deliver an efficient maintenance operation, coordinating with Transport and Planning to maximise vehicle availability.

The role demands strong leadership, extensive HGV repair knowledge, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a time-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in HGV repair and maintenance, or significant compensating experience.
• Valid Category C driving licence.
• Experience managing HGV repairs and maintenance.
• Line management and team leadership experience.
• Strong workshop health and safety knowledge.
• Understanding of fleet maintenance, inspections and compliance.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence and DVSA requirements.
• Experience in a time-critical operational environment.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Commercially sensible decisions on repair methods, time and cost.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with Transport and Planning.
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Calm, organised and decisive when operational pressures are high.
• Salary £52k–£60k per annum, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective maintenance and repair plan for fleet vehicles and trailers.
• Prioritise repairs and maintenance in line with safety, compliance, operational requirements, time and cost.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance and responsive repairs to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Develop and manage a prioritised schedule for inspections, servicing and MOT preparation.
• Ensure the fleet remains compliant with operator licence requirements and DVSA regulations.
• Lead, manage and develop the HGV Workshop team, driving continuous improvement across workshop processes, standards and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Transport Manager and Planning team to ensure vehicle availability matches operational requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Transport and Planning colleagues so that planned maintenance and vehicle downtime can be incorporated into operational planning.
• Respond effectively to urgent repairs and breakdowns in a time-critical operational environment.
• Help to build a proactive maintenance culture rather than simply reacting to vehicle defects.

Skills

Leadership

HGV repair experience

Driving licence (Category C)

Team management

Health & safety knowledge

DVSA knowledge

Planning & prioritisation

Communication

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Workshop Manager who knows what it takes to keep a busy fleet safe, compliant and on the road? We are looking for a hands-on, organised and forward-thinking HGV Workshop Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance, repair and inspection of our growing fleet.

The role

This is a key role within our operation, working closely with the Transport Manager and Planning Team to ensure our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards, downtime is kept to an absolute minimum, and the fleet is available when our customers need it. Working closely with the Transport Manager, you will plan, manage and deliver an efficient fleet maintenance operation, ensuring repairs and servicing are completed safely, professionally and as economically as possible.

You will:

• Develop and implement an effective, organised maintenance and repair plan for fleet vehicles and trailers.
• Prioritise repairs and maintenance in line with safety, compliance, operational requirements, time and cost.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance and responsive repairs to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Develop and manage a prioritised schedule for inspections, servicing and MOT preparation.
• Ensure the fleet remains compliant with our operator licence requirements and DVSA regulations.
• Lead, manage and develop the HGV Workshop team, driving continuous improvement across workshop processes, standards and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Transport Manager and Planning team to ensure vehicle availability matches operational requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Transport and Planning colleagues so that planned maintenance and vehicle downtime can be incorporated into operational planning.
• Respond effectively to urgent repairs and breakdowns in a time-critical operational environment.
• Help to build a proactive maintenance culture rather than simply reacting to vehicle defects.

About you:

You’ll be a confident leader who can organise a busy workshop, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions when operational pressures are high. We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front, develop their team and work collaboratively with Transport and Planning to deliver the best possible fleet availability.

You will have:

• Relevant qualification in HGV repair and maintenance, or significant compensating experience.
• Valid Category C driving licence.
• Significant proven experience managing HGV repairs and maintenance.
• Previous line management and team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of workshop health and safety.
• A thorough understanding of fleet maintenance requirements, inspections and compliance.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence and DVSA requirements.
• Experience working in a time-critical operational environment where vehicle availability is essential.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to make commercially sensible decisions around repair methods, time and cost.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with Transport and Planning teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and decisive when operational pressures are high.
• Salary £52k – £60k per annum, depending on experience
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 1 in 2 Saturdays as required, paid extra
• Weekly pay
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Health Care Cash Plan, including dental and optical
• Contributory pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance cover
• Long Service holidays and awards
• Employee Referral Programme
• Free skip offered to employees every year
• Full PPE and branded uniform supplied
• Lots of fantastic staff engagement events

Why J. Dickinson & Sons?

J. Dickinson & Sons was established in 1939, and we are proud to continue to serve the community as a family-owned and run business today. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst working to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast-paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state-of-the-… facilities in Horwich include our £4.5 million waste processing plant, which allows us to process and separate even more recyclable waste. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.

Our values

J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.