HGV Workshop Supervisor

Perfect Placement; Widnes; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day week

3‑day weekend every week

Pension

Training & development

Sick pay or family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting for an HGV Workshop Supervisor in Widnes on behalf of a well-established commercial vehicle dealer group. The role combines hands-on supervision with leadership responsibilities to drive a skilled technician team.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and strong HGV diagnostic skills, with a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a four-day week (Mon-Thu, 6:00–4:30), excellent work-life balance, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team-lead experience in a workshop environment.
• Proven diagnostic, servicing, maintenance and repair skills for heavy vehicles.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate work to the technician team, ensuring quality standards.
• Assist in training and developing staff, including apprentices.
• Liaise with other supervisors, customers and suppliers to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitor workshop productivity and efficiency and conduct final inspections.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and maintain accurate job cards.
• Identify training needs and support staff development.
• Flexibly manage workload to meet operational targets and team success.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HGV experience

Diagnostics & repair

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ3 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.

Benefits:

• 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 aHGV 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