Workshop Supervisor

Auto Skills UK; Widnes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Widnes is seeking a Workshop Supervisor (HGV) to lead a busy depot workshop. You will supervise technicians and apprentices, allocate work by skill, and monitor attendance and performance.

You will plan daily workflows, schedule repairs, and ensure work meets manufacturer or company standards while liaising with service advisors, parts teams and fleet customers. A strong focus on training and development is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ/C&G Level 3 or equivalent in motor vehicle repairs.
• Time served technician with supervisory experience.
• Experience in MOT preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians, apprentices and workshop staff.
• Allocate work based on skill level and priorities.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and performance.
• Conduct toolbox talks and one-to-one meetings.
• Support training and development.
• Plan daily workflow and schedule repairs.
• Ensure work is completed on time to standards.
• Manage workshop capacity and resource allocation.
• Liaise with service advisors, parts and fleet customers.
• Monitor work-in-progress and remove bottlenecks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MOT preparation

Time management

Planning & prioritisation

Education

NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Repairs

Job description

Workshop Supervisor (HGV)

Widnes, United Kingdom · VMU · Full-time

Workshop Supervisor (Day Shift)(Commercial Vehicle Worksop)

We currently have a vacancy for a Workshop Supervisor to join our busy Widnes Depot.

Shift Pattern - Monday to Thursday

06:00am to 16:30pm

Basic Salary = £46,000 to £48,838 + Bonus & Overtime (Opportunity to earn well into the 50's)

Workshop Supervisor Role

People Management

• Supervising technicians, apprentices, and workshop staff.
• Allocating work based on skill level and priorities.
• Monitoring attendance, timekeeping, and performance.
• Conducting toolbox talks and one-to-one meetings.
• Supporting training and development.

Workshop Operations

• Planning daily workflow and scheduling repairs.
• Ensuring work is completed on time and to manufacturer or company standards.
• Managing workshop capacity and resource allocation.
• Liaising with service advisors, parts departments, and fleet customers.
• Monitoring work-in-progress and removing bottlenecks.

Requirements

The core skills and qualifications required for a the Workshop Supervisor are:

• Appropriate technical qualifications.
• Time Served Tech or NVQ C&G Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Repairs
• MOT preparation experience
• Supervisory Experience in a Commercial Vehicle Worksop