HGV Workshop Supervisor

RH Recruiting Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Shift Supervisor in Coventry. You will oversee the workshop team, ensure productivity standards, and support technicians. The ideal candidate has proven experience in HGV maintenance and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive pay, various shift patterns, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

23.5 days holiday

Job security

Life assurance & health cash plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to step up into a supervisory role.
• Experience in hands-on maintenance and servicing.
• Knowledge of VOSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the workshop team during shifts.
• Support and mentor technicians.
• Allocate jobs and monitor workflow.

Skills

Proven experience as an HGV Technician

Strong communication and leadership skills

Solid knowledge of compliance and safety standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV maintenance

Job description

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)
• 23.5 days holiday, increasing with service + bank holidays
• Job security – work with a long-established, stable company
• Life assurance & health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career development – brand-specific training & internal progression
• Employee assistance programme for additional support

What You’ll Be Doing as HGV Shift Supervisor:

• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

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