Workshop Supervisor

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Sulhamstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Permanent role

Senior workshop responsibility

Career progression into supervision/管理

Job summary

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Chargehand / Technician for a Reading workshop. The role involves servicing, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs, with supervisory duties supporting the day-to-day workshop operations.

You will handle allocation of workloads, provide technical support to technicians and ensure DVSA compliance, with 45 hours per week on rotating early/late shifts. Salary is up to £50k basic, with overtime paid and a permanent full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent Heavy Vehicle qualification.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of DVSA inspection and maintenance standards.
• The confidence to support and guide other workshop staff.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the workshop.
• Assisting with the allocation and prioritisation of workshop workloads.
• Providing technical support to other Technicians.
• Completing scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Identifying and rectifying vehicle defects.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and statutory inspections.
• Ensuring maintenance documentation is completed accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of DVSA compliance, Health & Safety and workmanship.

Skills

HGV Technician

Heavy Vehicle

Mechanical & Electrical

DVSA standards

Leadership

Organisation & Communication

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (Heavy Vehicle)

Job description

HGV CHARGEHAND / TECHNICIAN – UP TO £50k Basic + OVERTIME

Reading

Permanent Position

Up to £50k Basic Salary

45 Hours per Week

Early / Late Rotating Shifts

All Overtime Paid at x1.5

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for the next step into a senior hands‑on position while still remaining heavily involved on the tools?

We are recruiting an HGV Chargehand / Technician to join a busy and established commercial vehicle operation in Reading.

You will support the day-to-day running of the workshop while carrying out servicing, diagnostics and repairs yourself. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Technician who already helps supervise colleagues, allocates work or supports less experienced engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs
• Supporting the day-to‑day running of the workshop
• Assisting with the allocation and prioritisation of workshop workloads
• Providing technical support to other Technicians
• Completing scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Identifying and rectifying vehicle defects
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and statutory inspections
• Ensuring maintenance documentation is completed accurately
• Maintaining high standards of DVSA compliance, Health & Safety and workmanship

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent Heavy Vehicle qualification
• Strong mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills
• Good knowledge of DVSA inspection and maintenance standards
• The confidence to support and guide other workshop staff
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

Previous Chargehand, Senior Technician, Lead Technician or supervisory experience would be advantageous, although experienced Technicians looking to take their first step into additional responsibility are also encouraged to apply.

SHIFT PATTERN

45 hours per week.

The role operates on rotating early and late shifts.

Exact shift times will be discussed with suitable candidates.

BENEFITS

• All overtime paid at time and a half
• Permanent full-time position
• Senior hands‑on workshop responsibility
• Opportunity to progress further into workshop supervision or management
• Long‑term career opportunity with an established commercial vehicle operation