HGV Workshop Supervisor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Family leave options

Four-day week with long weekends

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting for an HGV Workshop Supervisor in Widnes. This role blends hands-on vehicle work with supervisory duties, perfect for an experienced HGV technician stepping into leadership.

The position offers a four‑day week (Mon-Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm), a competitive salary of £41,000 with potential to £50,000, and strong development opportunities. You'll lead a technician team, train apprentices, and ensure quality across inspections and repairs.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle or equivalent.
• Proven experience in diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills with a confident professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Commitment to high standards of quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate work to the technician team, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Assist in training and developing staff, including apprentices.
• Liaise effectively with other supervisors, customers and suppliers.
• Monitor workshop productivity and efficiency as a HGV Workshop Supervisor.
• Conduct final inspections and quality checks on repair work.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Maintain accurate job card documentation and ensure proper recording of work.
• Identify training needs and support staff development.
• Flexibly manage workload to support operational targets and team success.

Skills

Leadership experience

Delegation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established commercial vehicle dealer group for the position of HGV Workshop Supervisor in Widnes.

This is an exceptional HGV Workshop Supervisor opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician with supervisory or leadership experience to take the next step in their career while remaining hands-on.

• Competitive salary of £41,000 per annum, with a total earning potential of £50,000
• Four-day working week from Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm
• Excellent work-life balance and a three-day weekend every week - 240 hours annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities
• Company pension, sick pay, cycle to work scheme, and family leave options
• Supportive team environment within a respected dealership group Duties of a HGV Workshop Supervisor:
• Supervise and delegate work to the technician team, ensuring quality standards are met
• Assist in training and developing staff, including apprentices
• Liaise effectively with other supervisors, customers, and suppliers
• Monitor workshop productivity and efficiency as a HGV Workshop Supervisor
• Conduct final inspections and quality checks on repair work
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members
• Maintain accurate job card documentation and ensure proper recording of work
• Identify training needs and support staff development
• Flexibly manage workload to support operational targets and team success
• Requirements of a HGV Workshop Supervisor:
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle or equivalent technical qualification
• Proven experience in diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repair of heavy vehicles
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication skills with a confident professional manner
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Commitment to high standards of quality and customer service