HGV Workshop Manager: Lead Fleet Maintenance & Efficiency

Get Staffed Online Recruitment; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday to Friday

Weekly pay in arrears

Pool car

Company pension

Ownership of workshop

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment is assisting a client in Walton-on-Thames to appoint an experienced HGV Workshop Manager. You will lead a team, oversee the in-house workshop, coordinate third‑party maintenance and ensure fleet safety, reliability and compliance with a strong focus on cost control and efficiency.

The role is full-time with a 7:00am start and negotiable finishing times. Salary £55,000–£60,000 per year depending on experience, plus a company pension and benefits including a pool car

Qualifications

• Experience running an HGV workshop or similar operation.
• Understanding PMIs, MOTs, defects and roadworthiness.
• Ability to manage damage repairs and coordinate insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Running the workshop operation: oversee day-to-day activities and organise the workshop.
• Communication and vehicle availability: keep Transport Manager and team updated on defects and return-to-service times.
• Fleet maintenance and legal compliance: manage PMIs, servicing, repairs, MOT prep and defect rectification.
• Parts purchasing and cost control: identify and order required parts for servicing and repairs.
• Damage repairs and insurance claims: manage workshop responses for damage.
• Staff management and training: supervise workshop staff and allocate tasks.
• Third-party workshop and provider management: coordinate external providers.
• Reporting, systems and continuous improvement: ensure accurate recording of jobs, hours and costs on Raptor.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Cost control

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Raptor

Vaptor

Job description

Get Staffed Online Recruitment is assisting a client in Walton-on-Thames to appoint an experienced HGV Workshop Manager. You will lead a team, oversee the in-house workshop, coordinate third‑party maintenance and ensure fleet safety, reliability and compliance with a strong focus on cost control and efficiency.

The role is full-time with a 7:00am start and negotiable finishing times. Salary £55,000–£60,000 per year depending on experience, plus a company pension and benefits including a pool car