Workshop Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HGV Workshop Supervisor to lead their workshop team in Coventry. This role involves overseeing the maintenance and repair of a fleet of commercial vehicles, ensuring high availability and safety standards. With a clear path for career progression into a Workshop Manager role, this position offers a dynamic work environment with excellent training opportunities. If you are passionate about vehicle maintenance and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5X – 2X

Pension

Free onsite parking

Excellent ongoing training

Cycle to work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading small teams in a workshop environment.
• Industry-recognized qualifications or extensive experience as an HGV Technician.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repairs and maintenance of an in-house fleet of commercial vehicles.
• Conduct inspections, pre-MOT checks, and manage workshop staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostics

Inspections

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds

Job description

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Job Role: Workshop Supervisor

Location: Coventry
Pay: £53,469
Hours: M-F 12pm-10pm / 45 hrs (Moving to 6am-4pm in circa 6 months)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + all bank holidays, overtime paid at 1.5X – 2X, pension, free onsite parking, excellent ongoing training, 2 x 30-minute breaks, cycle to work scheme, career progression into Workshop Manager role in circa 6 months which will mean a shift change to 6am-4pm

HGV Workshop Supervisor opportunity

My client, a well-established company, is actively seeking to employ an experienced and qualified HGV Workshop Supervisor for their depot in Coventry. You will be responsible for working on an internal fleet of circa 70 commercial vehicles.

As the Workshop Supervisor on the late shift (M-F 12pm-10pm), you will drive the required repairs forward from a VOR and inspections list to increase and maintain vehicle availability. This role also involves a balance between workshop admin/staff direction (10%) and vehicle maintenance (90%), including servicing, inspections, defect repairs, MOT preparations, and other tasks as directed by the Workshop Manager. There is an excellent opportunity to progress into the role of Workshop Manager within circa 6 months, which will then involve a shift change to 6am-4pm.

HGV Workshop Supervisor duties

• Work on an in-house fleet of circa 70 commercial vehicles, including tractor units, trailers, skip loaders, and front loaders.
• Undertake all aspects of vehicle service and maintenance in a well-equipped workshop.
• Perform tasks ranging from correction of running defects to full vehicle overhauls, diagnostics, and inspections.
• Conduct inspections, pre-MOT checks, and repairs as needed.

HGV Workshop Supervisor qualifications / experience required

• Proven experience leading small teams with a desire to move into a workshop manager role within 6 months.
• Industry-recognized qualifications (NVQ or City & Guilds) or extensive experience as a time-served HGV Technician.
• Extensive experience with modern commercial vehicles.
• IRTEC training is beneficial but not essential.
• Able to work the M-F late shift (12pm-10pm) and transition to the M-F day shift (6am-4pm) in circa 6 months.

Full UK driving license.

If you are an HGV Workshop Supervisor interested in this exciting role with one of the region’s leading employers, please apply via this advert. INDPB