HGV Workshop Supervisor—Lead Technician (Reading, Mon–Fri)

Kautec Recruitment Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautec Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Reading. This role targets a Senior HGV Technician moving into supervision, overseeing a busy workshop and ensuring efficient allocation of work to vehicle engineers.

It may involve hands-on assistance with mechanics and handling a range of heavy vehicles. The position requires robust knowledge of modern vehicle technologies, and candidates with City & Guilds/NVQ automotive qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior HGV technician aspiring to supervisor role.
• Experience in HGV or fleet workshop environment.
• Good knowledge of commercial vehicle technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee productivity and efficiencies of a busy workshop.
• Manage day-to-day workshop activities and allocations.
• Ensure jobs are allocated via a card system to vehicle engineers.
• Verify work meets specifications within timeframes.
• Coordinate with Parts Department to maintain correct stock and equipment.

Skills

HGV experience

Supervisory / team leadership

IT literacy

Workshop operations

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ level in automotive

Tools

Vehicle transaction systems

Job description

Kautec Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Reading. This role targets a Senior HGV Technician moving into supervision, overseeing a busy workshop and ensuring efficient allocation of work to vehicle engineers.

It may involve hands-on assistance with mechanics and handling a range of heavy vehicles. The position requires robust knowledge of modern vehicle technologies, and candidates with City & Guilds/NVQ automotive qualifications are preferred.