Workshop Manager

Searchability (UK) Ltd; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability (UK) Ltd is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy HGV fleet workshop in Bishops Cleeve. You will lead HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor, ensuring safety, compliance and high productivity while managing the R2C maintenance system.

This full-time role requires a Class 2 HGV licence, relevant qualifications, and a proactive approach to health and workshop standards; occasional travel to Bristol may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workshop management or fleet maintenance leadership.
• Current HGV licence, minimum Class 2.
• Knowledge of LOLER inspection and compliance processes.
• Strong planning and workload management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the fleet workshop.
• Ensure safety, compliance and productive output.
• Take ownership of the R2C fleet maintenance system.
• Promote safe systems of work across the workshop.
• Support Bristol depot when required.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Leadership

Team management

HGV licence Class 2

Workshop operations

Documentation

Education

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3 / NVQ Level 3

Tools

R2C fleet maintenance system

Job description

Workshop Manager

• Based in Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire
• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm, with alternate Saturdays, 7:00am-11:30am
• HGV Class 2 licence and Level 3 qualification required
• Ex-Military candidates encouraged to apply

Are you an experienced Workshop Manager with a strong background in HGV fleet maintenance? We're recruiting for a hands‑on leadership role overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of a busy fleet workshop based predominantly in Bishops Cleeve.

You’ll lead a team of HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor, ensuring the fleet remains safe, compliant and available while maintaining high standards of productivity, documentation and workshop organisation.

About the Client:

We're supporting an established UK organisation operating within the environmental services and waste management sector.

The business offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute ideas within a forward‑thinking fleet operation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and supporting a team of HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor
• Managing the day‑to‑day operation of the fleet workshop
• Creating a motivated, productive and high‑performing team environment
• Taking ownership of the R2C fleet maintenance system
• Managing LOLER inspection processes and ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Ensuring vehicle documentation is completed and signed off correctly
• Maintaining compliance with company procedures and legal requirements
• Proactively managing vehicle availability and minimising fleet downtime
• Allocating labour and resources to improve workshop efficiency and output
• Ensuring the workshop remains safe, clean and well organised
• Monitoring workloads and ensuring maintenance activity is completed on time
• Supporting the Bristol depot when required
• Communicating technical information clearly to internal stakeholders
• Promoting safe systems of work across the workshop

What We Need From You:

• Proven experience working in a workshop management or fleet maintenance leadership role
• Experience managing HGV Technicians, Supervisors or skilled maintenance teams
• A current HGV licence, with a minimum of Class 2 required
• City & Guilds HGV Parts 1, 2 and 3, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification
• Strong hands‑on technical knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems
• A good understanding of tachograph systems
• Knowledge of vehicle compliance, Operator Licence requirements and legal documentation
• Experience using R2C or a similar fleet maintenance system
• Knowledge of LOLER inspection and compliance processes
• Strong planning, workload management and organisational skills
• A customer‑focused approach with an understanding of commercial priorities
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to engage, influence and communicate with people at all levels
• A proactive approach to health, safety and workshop standards
• Flexibility to travel between Bishops Cleeve and Bristol as required

Ex-Military candidates with experience in fleet management, vehicle maintenance, workshop supervision, REME engineering or technical leadership are encouraged to apply.