HGV Workshop Manager

HGV Workshop Manager

Location: Hatfield

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 07:00-16:00

: £48,000-£60,000 depending on experience

Interaction Recruitment are supporting our client with their hiring on a HGV Workshop Manager on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will oversee the day and night shift activiies, and will lead the team of technicians and support staff.

The company is very established and this is an exciting opportunity to join them as they continue their growth for 2026. 

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and organise both day and night workshop operations
Schedule and prepare workloads for the day shift
Manage handovers from the night shift, including identifying parts requirements
Plan workloads for night shift activities
Assign tasks to mechanics and monitor their progress
Carry out spot-check quality inspections on engineers’ work
Organise and manage staff annual leave
Lead, support, and develop HGV technicians and workshop staff, offering technical guidance when needed
Schedule and prioritise servicing, maintenance, and repair work, including quality checking third-party repairs where required
Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and VOR (Vehicle Off Road) statuses
Ensure all work complies with safety policies and company procedures, carrying out risk assessments when needed
Maintain compliance with DVSA and all other relevant regulatory bodies
Track productivity, efficiency, and overall quality of work
Manage workshop budgets, costs, and stock control, including:

Ordering required parts
Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained
Improving stock management processes

Communicate with internal departments, external suppliers, and customers
Provide customers with estimates and pricing information
Identify opportunities to improve processes and overall workshop performance

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Full UK driving licence
Solid experience in an HGV workshop or fleet maintenance environment
Previous supervisory or management experience
Strong understanding of HGV servicing and repair processes
Proven leadership and team management abilities
Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

Relevant technical qualifications (such as NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent)
Experience using fleet management systems
IRTEC accreditation (or similar)
Knowledge of CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

To apply for the role, please click before. You can also discuss your application with Dan Pearce.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed