Senior HGV Workshop Supervisor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor to lead a busy workshop in Reading. The role involves overseeing technicians and apprentices while remaining hands-on with servicing, repairs and workshop duties.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, HGV qualifications and a strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, plus a clean LGV Class 2 licence and tachograph card. Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HGV workshop environment with supervisory responsibilities.
• Able to mentor and support junior technicians/apprentices.
• LGV Class 2 licence and digital tachograph card essential.
• City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3 and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate workshop technicians and apprentices, ensuring effective allocation of work and smooth handovers.
• Support and guide the workshop team to work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Carry out hands-on technician duties, including servicing, repairs and general workshop support.
• Manage service sheets, job cards, open defects and assist with vehicle-off-road reporting.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager and operations team to maintain vehicle availability.
• Assist with parts ordering, stock control and maintaining accurate workshop records.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across workshop processes and working practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentoring juniors

HGV Class 2 licence

Digital tachograph

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3

NVQ Level 3

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Education

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor to lead a busy workshop in Reading. The role involves overseeing technicians and apprentices while remaining hands-on with servicing, repairs and workshop duties.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, HGV qualifications and a strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, plus a clean LGV Class 2 licence and tachograph card. Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays.