Job Title: HGV Workshop Manager

Location: Coalville, Leicester

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 

- Day Shifts

Job Type: Permanent

 

Are you a skilled and dedicated HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Controller / HGV Workshop Foreman looking for an exciting career opportunity? Our client, a well-established and reputable commercial vehicle fleet company, is seeking a talented HGV Workshop Manager to join their team.

If you are passionate about commercial vehicles, possess previous experience in the HGV dealership or fleet industry, and thrive in leadership roles, we would love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities:

As a HGV Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for:

- Progress and maintain work through the workshop, prioritising repairs in line with customers’ and/or business demands managed effectively
- Minimise vehicle downtime by identifying the most economical repair method both in time and cost.
- Supervising technical repairs and advising or assisting technicians with best repair methods.

Including performing quality checks of vehicles and vehicle repairs.
- Use TIP IT systems to manage and allocate workshop resource.

Including validating workshop technician hours and controlling overtime.
- Provide prompt and accurate repair and damage quotations
- Encourage good workshop practices to provide a safe and tidy, hazard-free working environment ensuring compliance with the Company’s health & safety policy re: accurate data recording of equipment expiries e.g.

ladder logs, axle stand test etc.
- Identify and procure best value vehicle parts and workshop equipment as required.
- Ensure all staff follow Company procedures and adhere to servicing and inspection schedules set out by the Company.
- Make available to and encourage all workshop staff to read all service bulleting and product updates both from manufacturers and internal and encourage staff input.
- Identify opportunities to explore the manufacturer’s warranty and goodwill schemes to best advantage.
- Generate third party revenue from service and repairs for the workshop from new and existing customers, increasing year on year
- Parts ordering, management of internal stock and imprest stock from external suppliers.

 

Requirements:

To be well-suited to this role as a HGV Workshop Manager, you should have:

- Experience in an operational service industry involving high customer expectations.
- Experience leading and developing a team.
- Experience in customer contact and supplier management.
- Technical knowledge gained through technical qualification or relevant experience.
- Understanding of compliance associated with Heavy Goods Vehicles.
- Understanding of the connection between quality, customer satisfaction and business success.
- Understanding of connected vehicles.
- Basic computer skills as well as general business knowledge.
- Knowledge of service-relevant applications

 

If you are a skilled HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Controller / HGV Workshop Foreman looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, apply today to join a respected commercial fleet vehicle company.

Take the next step in your career and lead a team dedicated to delivering excellence in vehicle maintenance and customer service.

 

To apply for this HGV Workshop Manager role, please submit your CV via this advert or contact Sam Roberts at Holt Recruitment.