Senior HGV Technician & Workshop Supervisor

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Sulhamstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Permanent role

Senior workshop responsibility

Career progression into supervision/管理

Job summary

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Chargehand / Technician for a Reading workshop. The role involves servicing, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs, with supervisory duties supporting the day-to-day workshop operations.

You will handle allocation of workloads, provide technical support to technicians and ensure DVSA compliance, with 45 hours per week on rotating early/late shifts. Salary is up to £50k basic, with overtime paid and a permanent full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent Heavy Vehicle qualification.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of DVSA inspection and maintenance standards.
• The confidence to support and guide other workshop staff.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the workshop.
• Assisting with the allocation and prioritisation of workshop workloads.
• Providing technical support to other Technicians.
• Completing scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Identifying and rectifying vehicle defects.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and statutory inspections.
• Ensuring maintenance documentation is completed accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of DVSA compliance, Health & Safety and workmanship.

Skills

HGV Technician

Heavy Vehicle

Mechanical & Electrical

DVSA standards

Leadership

Organisation & Communication

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (Heavy Vehicle)

Job description

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Chargehand / Technician for a Reading workshop. The role involves servicing, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs, with supervisory duties supporting the day-to-day workshop operations.

You will handle allocation of workloads, provide technical support to technicians and ensure DVSA compliance, with 45 hours per week on rotating early/late shifts. Salary is up to £50k basic, with overtime paid and a permanent full-time contract.