HGV Mechanic / Technician Supervisor

HGV Mechanic / Technician Supervisor

Job Description

Fulltime 50 hours per week (£21.00ph) Permanent

Location Newport

Overview of role:

Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager and maintaining a productive role at approximately 70%, this role will oversee the Newport workshop during the day shift. This role involves supervising the team to ensure productivity, compliance, safety, and high standards in all operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience under pressure, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This position requires proactive management of resources and equipment to meet all daily performance targets and foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the role include:

• Carry out service maintenance & repair work to the HGV’s & Trailers
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• MOT preparation
• Tyre management
• Contributing to Health & Safety
• Conform to all site rules and regulations
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy
• Team Leadership and Resource Planning
• People Management
• Operational Compliance
• Documentation and Reporting
• Inventory and Resource Management
• Training and Development

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The successful person will:

• Proven experience in a workshop/fleet environment with both operational and managerial responsibilities.
• Technical qualifications (e.g., Master Technician status, Level 4 S/NVQ, City & Guilds, or Irtec) with at least one year of experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to implement effective change management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in IT systems relevant to fleet management and operational monitoring.
• Exceptional organisational skills and time management abilities.

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Benefits included:

• 28 days Holiday Pay – enhanced through length of service
• Paid lunch break
• Onsite Parking
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Paycare Plan

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