Lead HGV Technician & Workshop Supervisor

Tru Talent; Gonerby Moor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tru Talent is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician Supervisor to join our client's workshop team in Grantham. You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring HGVs and trailers are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while remaining hands-on.

This role requires leadership experience, strong diagnostic skills, and adherence to DVSA standards. You will oversee servicing, diagnostics, repairs and paperwork, contributing to a well-run, safe workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI equivalent)
• Experience as HGV Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician or Workshop Supervisor
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
• Knowledge of DVSA standards
• Full UK driving licence with relevant vehicle categories
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of HGV Technicians
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team
• Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs and trailers
• Ensure work meets DVSA requirements, health & safety and quality standards
• Assist with complex fault diagnosis and repairs
• Monitor workshop productivity and job completion
• Support technician development and act as a technical role model
• Complete job cards, service records and relevant paperwork
• Support day-to-day workshop operations and maintain high housekeeping standards

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

HGV maintenance

Communication

DVSA standards

Education

Level 3 HGV Qualification

Job description

Tru Talent is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician Supervisor to join our client's workshop team in Grantham. You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring HGVs and trailers are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while remaining hands-on.

This role requires leadership experience, strong diagnostic skills, and adherence to DVSA standards. You will oversee servicing, diagnostics, repairs and paperwork, contributing to a well-run, safe workshop environment.