Lead HGV Technician & Workshop Team Leader

Schenk Tanktransport; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,670,000 - 75,329,000; Full time

Job summary

Schenk UK is seeking an experienced HGV Technician Team Leader to head a workshop team, maintaining our tanker fleet to keep operations safe, efficient and reliable.

You will allocate workload, provide technical guidance and fault diagnosis, and work closely with the Workshop Controller to maximise fleet availability while ensuring maintenance meets DVSA and manufacturer standards. This role requires hands-on leadership and a strong commitment to quality and Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• Significant experience maintaining and repairing HGV tractor units, trailers and tanker equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of HGV maintenance and repair.
• Experience leading or supervising a workshop team is desirable.
• Experience managing competing priorities within a commercial transport environment.
• Good knowledge of DVSA maintenance requirements and fleet compliance.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of HGV Technicians.
• Allocate workload across the shift to maximise workshop efficiency.
• Monitor productivity, quality and performance against standards.
• Provide technical guidance and fault diagnosis support.
• Carry out shift handovers and maintain safety culture.

Skills

Team Leadership

Fault Diagnosis

Workshop Supervision

Safety & Compliance

Communication

Job description

Schenk UK is seeking an experienced HGV Technician Team Leader to head a workshop team, maintaining our tanker fleet to keep operations safe, efficient and reliable.

You will allocate workload, provide technical guidance and fault diagnosis, and work closely with the Workshop Controller to maximise fleet availability while ensuring maintenance meets DVSA and manufacturer standards. This role requires hands-on leadership and a strong commitment to quality and Health & Safety.