Senior HGV Supervisor
22 days ago
Airdrie
Senior HGV Supervisor Location: Airdrie Salary: £56,000 – £58,725 per annum (DOE & Qualifications) Hours: Monday–Friday | 7am–5pm Contract: 45 hours per week Senior HGV Supervisor – About the Company An industry-leading transport and logistics organisation with over 60 years of operational excellence is recruiting a Senior HGV Supervisor for its flagship Airdrie depot. With multiple sites across the Central Belt and a modern fleet of 200+ vehicles and 600+ trailers and tankers, this business is recognised for safety leadership, compliance excellence, and engineering standards. Due to a long-planned retirement, this is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior HGV Supervisor to step into a high-profile leadership role within a well-established and fast-paced engineering operation. Senior HGV Supervisor – The Role The Senior HGV Supervisor will take full responsibility for all workshop operations, leading engineering teams, managing compliance, and driving performance across the fleet. This role is ideal for a former HGV Technician who has progressed into supervision and is now operating at senior workshop leadership level. The Senior HGV Supervisor will be a key figure within depot leadership, ensuring statutory compliance, operational efficiency, cost control, and the highest standards of health, safety, and engineering excellence. Senior HGV Supervisor – Key Responsibilities • Oversee all workshop and engineering operations - Ensure statutory compliance across fleet assets - Lead and manage engineering teams and supervisors - Promote a strong HS&E culture and best practice - Deliver cost-effective maintenance operations - Enforce Group engineering procedures and standards - Review and challenge parts, supplier, and service pricing - Manage supplier relationships and warranty claims - Liaise with customers and internal transport teams - Manage MOT planning, presentation, and compliance - Control workshop capacity and asset availability - Lead training, coaching, and performance management - Drive continuous improvement initiatives - Implement safe systems of work and risk assessments - Manage accident, incident, and near-miss reporting - Review developing technologies and training needs Senior HGV Supervisor – Candidate Requirements • Background as an HGV Technician with progression into supervision - Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a Senior HGV Supervisor or workshop supervisory role - Strong leadership and people management capability - Excellent understanding of fleet compliance, MOTs, and inspections - Commercial awareness and cost-control mindset - Confident communicator and operational leader - Experience managing large, fast-paced workshop environments Senior HGV Supervisor – Qualifications & Licences • Class 1 or Class 2 Licence - NVQ / City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicles or Mechanical Engineering - CPC - Crane experience (desirable, not essential) Why Apply for This Senior HGV Supervisor Role? • Senior leadership role with real authority and influence - Long-term career stability with a market-leading business - Competitive senior salary package - Modern fleet and high-spec engineering facilities - Clear progression and development pathway - Well-structured organisation and strong support network - High-profile Senior HGV Supervisor position within the group Next Steps