HGV Workshop Supervisor

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Coventry is seeking an experienced HGV Shift Supervisor to oversee the workshop team. The successful candidate will provide mentorship, allocate jobs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £54,145 with opportunities for career development and additional benefits including retail discounts and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay - £25.00 per hour

23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Overtime available at 1.5x

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician with supervisory skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Solid understanding of compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop team during shifts ensuring productivity.
• Support and mentor technicians, providing guidance.
• Allocate jobs and monitor progress to maintain workflow.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

HGV compliance knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV maintenance

Job description

HGV Shift Supervisor / HGV Workshop Supervisor

Location: Coventry
Salary: £54,145
Contract Type: Permanent
Shifts: Nights (4 on 4 off OR 4 nights a week)

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly pay - £25.00 per hour
• Choice of shift patterns (nights or 4-night weeks)
• Overtime available - paid at 1.5x
• 23.5 days holiday, increasing with service + bank holidays
• Job security - work with a long-established, stable company
• Retail discounts & rewards
• Life assurance & health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career development - brand-specific training & internal progression
• Employee assistance programme for additional support

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the workshop team during your shift, ensuring productivity and quality standards are met
• Supporting and mentoring technicians, providing guidance when needed
• Allocating jobs and monitoring progress to keep workflow on track
• Carrying out hands-on maintenance, servicing, and MOT prep on trailers and HGVs when required
• Ensuring all compliance, health & safety, and VOSA standards are adhered to
• Liaising with management to provide shift updates and highlight any issues

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician with the ability to step up into a supervisory role, or previous experience as a Shift Supervisor/Workshop Foreman
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV maintenance preferred, or time-served background
• Strong communication and leadership skills to manage and motivate a team
• Solid knowledge of compliance, safety standards, and VOSA requirements
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician ready to take the next step, or for a current Supervisor seeking a secure and rewarding role within a respected business.

Apply now.