Workshop Supervisor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Slough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Supportive working environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Our Reading-based client seeks an experienced HGV Workshop Supervisor to lead technicians and apprentices, balancing hands-on servicing with supervision. You will ensure safety, efficiency, and high standards in a busy workshop environment.

Requirements include LGV Class 2 licence and tachograph, City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3, and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. The role offers training and career development within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HGV workshop, supervisory or senior technician role.
• Mentoring junior technicians or apprentices.
• LGV Class 2 licence and digital tachograph card.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Strong health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate workshop technicians and apprentices.
• Guide the team to work safely and efficiently.
• Carry out hands-on servicing and repairs.
• Manage service sheets, job cards and open defects.
• Support vehicle availability with operations team.
• Assist with parts ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workshop processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring / leadership

Education

City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

LGV Class 2 licence & tachograph card

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.