Workshop Manager

Aspion; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large family-run business is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee HGV vehicle maintenance in Bridgend, South Wales. This role involves managing garage operations, leading a team of mechanics, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive workshop management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 and a company vehicle are included. Please apply if you meet the qualifications.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Vast experience managing HGV Workshops.
• Minimum of 10 years management experience in the road transport industry.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the garage.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards are met.

Skills

HGV Workshop Management

HGV Mechanical Experience

Leadership Skills

Compliance Management

Scheduling

Stock Management

IT and Computer Skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in HGV Mechanics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workshop Manager
HGV Garage
Bridgend, South Wales
£50,000 - £60,000 (flexible depending on experience) + Company Vehicle
Monday - Friday, Days

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Workshop Manager to join a large family‑run business and work alongside the Head of UK Fleet in the management of HGV vehicle maintenance.

Candidate

• Vast experience of managing HGV Workshops
• Previous HGV mechanical experience
• HGV and trailer workshop experience
• NVQ level 3 or above in HGV Mechanics (desirable)
• Minimum of 10 years management experience in a similar role – ideally in the road transport industry
• Well‑organised and a multitasker with an eye for detail and a good common sense approach to scheduling of work
• Strong commitment to compliance, health and safety and quality standards
• Stock room and spare parts management experience
• Strong proven leadership skills; ability to demonstrate team leadership, motivation, coaching and day‑to‑day management of staff including performance reviews and appraisals
• Ability to deliver on a business plan and its objectives, managing all resources and costs
• Experience of day‑to‑day reporting and accountability to senior management
• Positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done correctly and on time
• Ability to work to deadlines with great attention to detail
• Excellent IT and computer skills – including Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with and report to the Garage Director; responsible for day‑to‑day operation of the business
• Manage the onsite team of assorted garage staff (mechanics, welders, auto electricians and refrigerated unit technicians)
• Handle people‑management duties: recruitment, selection, training, performance management and evaluate the quality of work undertaken
• Log, evaluate and assign all work to be undertaken; schedule the order in which work is carried out, ensuring complex jobs are assigned appropriately while quick repairs are expedited
• Maintain staffing levels in line with operational needs and financial goals
• Operate the facility in full compliance with health and safety and quality standards; schedule regular audits of all agreed standards
• Ensure all work is recorded correctly, dated and retained for road safety compliance
• Accurately record movement and use of parts; update stock records each day
• Liaise with the Garage Director weekly on parts and consumables to be ordered
• Responsible for end‑to‑end movement of all transport units to minimise time in the garage
• Deal with operational issues as they arise and resolve matters to the satisfaction of the Garage Director
• Monitor the operation of the business and provide input for continuous improvement of systems, scheduling and manpower planning – especially around seasonal demands
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports and updates to the Garage Director

If you have HGV Workshop Management experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.