HGV Workshop Manager — Boost Fleet Availability

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

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.