Lead HGV Mechanic & Workshop Team Lead

RenEco Haulage; Rushden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime rates

Company van

Employee Assistant Programme

Company Health Benefit Scheme – Health

Pension

Life Insurance

Job summary

RenEco Haulage is seeking a Lead HGV Mechanic to manage the workshop, mentor a small team of technicians and ensure fleet reliability in Rushden. You will coordinate with the Transport Manager to comply with regulations, oversee training, and drive performance improvements in maintenance, safety and fault diagnosis.

The role requires supervisory experience, a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and a valid driving license.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience required.
• Technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3) or proven experience repairing & maintaining vehicles.
• Valid driving license needed.
• Able to work within guidelines and meet deadlines.
• Proactive in solving problems and communicating clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop, leading a small team of mechanics.
• Work with the Transport Manager and compliance team to meet fleet regulatory requirements.
• Ensure workshop staff have required training and qualifications; develop the team.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Carry out planned inspection, service, maintenance and repair of vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Utilise fault diagnostic equipment knowledge.
• MOT preparation.
• Provide mobile assistance as required.
• Ensure safe handling of vehicles and cleanliness of workshop.

Skills

Valid Driving License

Supervisory experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Job description

RenEco Haulage is seeking a Lead HGV Mechanic to manage the workshop, mentor a small team of technicians and ensure fleet reliability in Rushden. You will coordinate with the Transport Manager to comply with regulations, oversee training, and drive performance improvements in maintenance, safety and fault diagnosis.

The role requires supervisory experience, a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and a valid driving license.