HGV Mechanic/ Workshop Manager
hace 10 días
Wolverhampton
Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per year (around 50 hours per week) Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-4:00pm; every other Saturday, 6:00am-11:00am Holidays: 21 days plus bank holidays (Good Friday is a working day) We're working with a long-established waste management and vehicle services company based near Wolverhampton city centre, and they're growing their team. They're now looking for an experienced Senior HGV Mechanic / Workshop Supervisor to take charge of the workshop and help drive the next stage of their expansion. In this role, you'll be the go-to person for the day-to-day running of the workshop. You'll oversee a fleet of around 50 HGVs, along with various plant and machinery, splitting your time between hands-on mechanical work and leading the team, keeping standards high, and making sure everything runs smoothly and safely. Key Responsibilities • Oversee routine servicing, MOT prep, repairs, inspections, diagnostics and brake testing, • Plan and manage a strong preventative maintenance schedule for all vehicles and machinery, • Put clear workshop processes in place to keep everything compliant and efficient, • Keep on top of maintenance records and compliance paperwork, • Monitor workshop spend and look for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency, • Lead, motivate and support the workshop team, • Help improve and modernise workshop processes and systems, • Build a positive, safe and collaborative workplace culture You'll have a strong background in HGV maintenance and solid experience leading teams in a workshop or transport environment. This role suits someone who enjoys a busy, hands-on setting and takes pride in running a smooth, compliant and productive operation. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience in HGV maintenance and repair, • Previous workshop or team management experience, • Strong understanding of compliance and vehicle regulations, • Industry qualifications such as IRTEC or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), • Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, • Experience with plant machinery