Workshop Manager

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Lydgate; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced HGV Workshop Manager in the UK. The role focuses on leading the workshop, ensuring safety and high-quality repairs, and driving productivity.

You will manage HGV technicians, schedule workload, and monitor performance to meet targets while upholding safety standards. The position is permanent, with standard days and a productive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience on HGV vehicles or equivalent qualification.
• Must-have UK Driving Licence.
• PSV Technician experience advantageous.
• COSHH/IOSH knowledge.
• Experience in a management/supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations and ensure safety and legal compliance.
• Lead a team of HGV technicians and monitor performance.
• Manage time and attendance, discipline and development.
• Control daily workshop activities to maximise productivity and repair quality.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and achievement of company targets.
• Plan and schedule work to optimise workshop efficiency.

Skills

HGV driving licence

Staff management

Workshop safety

Leadership

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair

Job description

HGV Workshop Manager

Commercial HGV Company

Basic Salary up to £75k per annum DOE

OTE £90k+

Permanent Position

Mon - Fri, Days.

40hrs per Week

Productive Role with some on tools duties

All hours over 40 paid x1.5

Job Description

Working with the UK's BEST Engineering Companies; the exciting role of Engineering Workshop/Depot Manager has become available on a permanent position. The role will involve you covering the workshop & in charge of the following:

• Ensure that all staff are fully instructed on safe workshop practices and correct use of all workshop equipment
• Ensure the workshop works to legal and Company standards at all times
• Responsible for a team of HGV Technicians; leading, motivating and supporting them to work to a high standard
• Responsible for people and performance management of the team including time and attendance
• Responsible for the daily control of the workshop in order to maintain a high level of productivity and quality repair
• Ensure customer satisfaction and Company performance targets are met
• Schedule work to maximise efficiency of the workshop

Desired Skills And Experience

You will either have experience working on HGV vehicles and/or the qualifications to do so. Not essential but ideally you will have a HGV driving license as well as experience working on a variety of commercial vehicles. To be considered you MUST have the following:

• City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• PSV Technician and workshop experience
• COSHH/IOSH
• Experience of working in a management role (supervisory/above)