HGV Workshop Manager

Biffa Waste Services; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Workshop Manager based at Ipswich Depot. The role focuses on leading day-to-day workshop operations, planning inspections and repairs, and upholding safety standards to maximise fleet availability.

You will supervise workshop staff, manage maintenance records, and oversee fault diagnosis across hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, ensuring DVSA compliance and service performance across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 HGV NVQ or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years workshop experience and at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position.
• HGV Licence essential, with TMCPC qualification preferred.
• Proven experience maintaining vehicles and waste handling equipment to DVSA standards.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and vehicle electrical systems, including fault finding and diagnostics.
• Experience managing maintenance records, compliance documentation and workshop health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day workshop operation to ensure maximum fleet availability
• Plan and schedule vehicle inspections, servicing and repairs in line with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements
• Drive high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and workshop compliance across all areas
• Support and manage workshop employees, including performance, attendance and development
• Ensure accurate completion and control of all service, maintenance and repair documentation
• Oversee fault diagnosis and repair work across hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Build strong working relationships with operational depot teams to maintain service performance
• Deliver excellent workshop performance, productivity and downtime control across the fleet

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health & safety

Vehicle maintenance

DVSA compliance

Education

Level 3 HGV NVQ or equivalent

HGV Licence

Job description

A quick look at the role.

Biffa is on the lookout for a Workshop Manager

Hours: 37.5

Location: Ipswich Depot

Managing the maintenance and repair of a fleet of waste collection vehicles and equipment consisting of various makes, models and types, ranging from car derived vans to 44t Artic Units and trailers.

Your core responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day workshop operation to ensure maximum fleet availability
• Plan and schedule vehicle inspections, servicing and repairs in line with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements
• Drive high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and workshop compliance across all areas
• Support and manage workshop employees, including performance, attendance and development
• Ensure accurate completion and control of all service, maintenance and repair documentation
• Oversee fault diagnosis and repair work across hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Build strong working relationships with operational depot teams to maintain service performance
• Deliver excellent workshop performance, productivity and downtime control across the fleet

Our essential requirements

• Minimum Level 3 HGV NVQ or equivalent, with strong technical knowledge of HGV maintenance and repair
• Minimum 5 years workshop experience and at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position
• HGV Licence essential, with TMCPC qualification preferred
• Proven experience maintaining vehicles and waste handling equipment to current legislative and DVSA standards
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and vehicle electrical systems, including fault finding and diagnostics
• Experience managing maintenance records, compliance documentation and workshop health & safety standards