HGV Workshop Manager

Tru talent; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Stable employment opportunity

Supportive management team

Monday to Friday schedule

Job summary

Tru talent is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Manager to lead a busy Didcot workshop, directing a team of technicians and support staff to deliver high uptime and exceptional service. The role requires strong leadership, compliance, and financial oversight in a modern maintenance facility.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage capacity, and partner with management to ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while maintaining peak workshop performance.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience as an HGV Workshop Manager, VMU Manager, HGV Service Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager, or Workshop Manager in a commercial vehicle environment.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent understanding of HGV workshop operations, compliance, and fleet maintenance.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing workshop KPIs and budgets.
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a busy HGV workshop and Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU).
• Manage and develop a team comprising HGV Technicians, Mechanics, Workshop Controllers, and support staff.
• Plan workshop capacity and allocate work efficiently to maximise productivity and vehicle availability.
• Monitor labour efficiency, control workshop costs, and oversee overall financial performance.
• Ensure all servicing, maintenance, and repairs comply with manufacturer and DVSA standards.
• Manage work in progress to maintain strong performance against KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and all workshop procedures.
• Oversee workshop equipment, tooling, and facilities to maintain operational efficiency.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and mentor workshop staff to build a high-performing team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workshop processes and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

HGV Workshop Manager / VMU Manager / HGV Service Manager / Fleet Maintenance Manager

Location: Didcot

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday | 7:00am to 4:30pm | 45 hours per week

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced HGV Workshop Manager, VMU Manager, HGV Service Manager, or Fleet Maintenance Manager seeking your next leadership challenge? We are recruiting for a proactive and dedicated individual to lead a busy commercial vehicle workshop based in Didcot.

In this senior role, you will take full ownership of workshop operations, leading a skilled team of HGV Technicians to deliver outstanding performance within a fast-paced commercial vehicle maintenance environment.

Working within a modern, well-equipped facility, you will ensure high standards of productivity, regulatory compliance, and customer service, while maximising vehicle uptime and workshop efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a busy HGV workshop and Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU).
• Manage and develop a team comprising HGV Technicians, Mechanics, Workshop Controllers, and support staff.
• Plan workshop capacity and allocate work efficiently to maximise productivity and vehicle availability.
• Monitor labour efficiency, control workshop costs, and oversee overall financial performance.
• Ensure all servicing, maintenance, and repairs comply with manufacturer and DVSA standards.
• Manage work in progress to maintain strong performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and all workshop procedures.
• Oversee workshop equipment, tooling, and facilities to maintain operational efficiency.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and mentor workshop staff to build a high-performing team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workshop processes and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunities for career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and approachable management team
• Long-term, stable employment opportunity

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience as an HGV Workshop Manager, VMU Manager, HGV Service Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager, or Workshop Manager within a commercial vehicle environment.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent understanding of HGV workshop operations, compliance, and fleet maintenance.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing workshop KPIs and budgets.
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills.Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• HGV Class 1 driving licence.
• IRTEC accreditation.
• Experience working within a main dealer or large fleet operation.