HGV Workshop Supervisor - 4-Day Week, No Weekends

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

No weekends

OT available

Sick pay

Death in service

Training & development

Career progression

Work-life balance

Supportive environment

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd. is recruiting for an HGV Workshop Supervisor in Widnes to lead a team of technicians in a permanent, full-time role. The position features a 4-day week (Mon-Thu), 6:00am–4:30pm hours, and no weekend work, with overtime opportunities.

You will supervise workshop operations, allocate workloads, and ensure repairs meet timeframes and quality standards. The successful candidate will have prior HGV supervisory experience, a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance &

Qualifications

• Previous HGV workshop supervisory or team leader experience
• Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of HGV mechanical maintenance and repair
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Focus on quality, safety and getting the job done right
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure
• Proactive approach and interest in developing others

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting a team of HGV mechanics/technicians
• Planning and allocating daily workload across the workshop
• Delegating jobs to technicians based on skills, experience and workload
• Monitoring job progress and ensuring repairs are completed within timescales
• Carrying out quality control checks and ensuring work meets standards
• Providing technical support and guidance to technicians
• Supporting the training and development of apprentices and less experienced technicians
• Identifying training and development needs within the team
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures
• Ensuring workshop housekeeping and safety standards are maintained
• Completing and checking relevant paperwork and maintenance records
• Liaising with management regarding workload and issues
• Helping diagnose and resolve more complex mechanical faults
• Ensuring procedures and manufacturer guidelines are followed
• Supporting MOT preparation and compliance
• Managing workshop priorities and urgent repairs

Skills

HGV workshop supervision

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Quality and safety focus

Pressure management

Mentoring others

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Venatu Consulting Ltd. is recruiting for an HGV Workshop Supervisor in Widnes to lead a team of technicians in a permanent, full-time role. The position features a 4-day week (Mon-Thu), 6:00am–4:30pm hours, and no weekend work, with overtime opportunities.

You will supervise workshop operations, allocate workloads, and ensure repairs meet timeframes and quality standards. The successful candidate will have prior HGV supervisory experience, a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance &