Workshop Manager

RE Personnel; Cheltenham, West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RE Personnel is seeking a Workshop Manager in Cheltenham to lead a team of HGV Technicians, a Workshop Supervisor and an Administrator. The role covers day-to-day workshop operations and supporting the Bristol depot, requiring travel between sites.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, a strong background in HGV maintenance, and up-to-date knowledge of vehicle compliance and tachograph systems. Mon-Fri with some Saturdays; salary is competitive.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role with interviews, investigations and grievances.
• HGV Class 2 licence or above with good tachograph understanding.
• City & Guilds HGV Parts 1, 2 and 3 qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong technical understanding of HGV maintenance: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle compliance requirements, including R2C and LOLER inspection systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support workshop team for efficient, productive service.
• Oversee vehicle availability, maintenance schedules and labour to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate fleet maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Uphold high standards of workshop housekeeping, health and safety, and policies.
• Balance customer service with commercial objectives and provide clear technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

HGV maintenance knowledge

Health & safety

Education

HGV Class 2 licence

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Tachograph systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established business within the transport and fleet industry, based in Cheltenham, has an exciting new opportunity for a Workshop Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hands-on management role overseeing the day-to-day running of the fleet workshop, with responsibility for a team of HGV Technicians, a Workshop Supervisor and an Administrator. The successful candidate will also be required to support the Bristol depot and must be happy to travel between sites.

The successful Workshop Manager should have:

• Proven experience in a managerial role, including handling employee matters such as interviews, investigations and grievances.
• A current HGV Class 2 licence or above, alongside a good understanding of tachograph systems.
• A City & Guilds HGV Parts 1, 2 and 3 qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• A strong technical understanding of HGV maintenance, including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle compliance requirements, ideally including R2C and LOLER inspection systems.

In this role, the Workshop Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing and supporting the workshop team to ensure an efficient, productive and professional service.
• Overseeing vehicle availability, maintenance schedules and workshop labour to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Ensuring fleet maintenance records, vehicle documentation and compliance systems are maintained accurately and completed on time.
• Maintaining high standards of workshop housekeeping, health and safety, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Balancing customer service requirements with commercial objectives, providing clear technical guidance and promoting safe working practices.

Our client is offering the successful Workshop Manager a competitive salary, alongside the opportunity to take ownership of a busy fleet workshop supporting operations across Cheltenham and Bristol.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm, with alternate Saturdays from 7:00am–11:30am.

If you are an experienced workshop professional with strong leadership skills and a solid background in HGV maintenance, We want to hear from candidates who can lead a team, maintain high compliance standards and help keep a busy fleet operating efficiently.