Workshop Supervisor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor to lead a busy workshop in Reading. The role involves overseeing technicians and apprentices while remaining hands-on with servicing, repairs and workshop duties.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, HGV qualifications and a strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, plus a clean LGV Class 2 licence and tachograph card. Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HGV workshop environment with supervisory responsibilities.
• Able to mentor and support junior technicians/apprentices.
• LGV Class 2 licence and digital tachograph card essential.
• City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3 and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate workshop technicians and apprentices, ensuring effective allocation of work and smooth handovers.
• Support and guide the workshop team to work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Carry out hands-on technician duties, including servicing, repairs and general workshop support.
• Manage service sheets, job cards, open defects and assist with vehicle-off-road reporting.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager and operations team to maintain vehicle availability.
• Assist with parts ordering, stock control and maintaining accurate workshop records.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across workshop processes and working practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentoring juniors

HGV Class 2 licence

Digital tachograph

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3

NVQ Level 3

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Education

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3

NVQ Level 3

Job description

HGV Workshop Supervisor - Location: Reading - Salary: Competitive - Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm, plus alternate Saturdays 7:00am-11:30am

Our client is a leading provider of waste management and environmental services, operating a large commercial vehicle fleet across the UK.

They are seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor to join their maintenance team, overseeing the day-to-day activities of technicians and apprentices while also remaining hands-on with servicing, repairs and general workshop duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate workshop technicians and apprentices, ensuring effective allocation of work and smooth handovers.
• Support and guide the workshop team to work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Carry out hands-on technician duties, including servicing, repairs and general workshop support.
• Manage service sheets, job cards, open defects and assist with vehicle-off-road reporting.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager and operations team to maintain vehicle availability.
• Assist with parts ordering, stock control and maintaining accurate workshop records.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across workshop processes and working practices.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an HGV workshop environment, ideally in a supervisory or senior technician capacity.
• Experienced HGV Technicians with mentoring or supporting junior technicians/apprentices will also be considered.
• LGV Class 2 licence and digital tachograph card - essential.
• City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out effective vehicle repairs.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and workshop best practice.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to support and guide a workshop team.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm.
• Alternate Saturdays, 7:00am-11:30am.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.