HGV Mechanic/ Workshop Manager

HGV Mechanic/ Workshop Manager

HGV Mechanic/ Workshop Manager

Manpower

Reed

Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County)

1 hour ago

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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 testingPlan and manage a strong preventative maintenance schedule for all vehicles and machineryPut clear workshop processes in place to keep everything compliant and efficientKeep on top of maintenance records and compliance paperworkMonitor workshop spend and look for ways to cut costs and increase efficiencyLead, motivate and support the workshop teamHelp improve and modernise workshop processes and systemsBuild a positive, safe and collaborative workplace cultureWork with external contractors and approve invoices where needed About You You'll have a strong background in HGV maintenance and solid experience leading teams in a workshop or transport environment. This role suits someone wh