HGV Workshop Manager

Salary: up to £54,000 per year + company van.

Hours: 40 hours per week, 6:00am – 2:30pm (some flexibility on start times).

Contract: Permanent.

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Workshop Manager to lead a busy fleet workshop in Lambeth. This is an off‑the‑tools managerial role overseeing a skilled team of 9, including 3 supervisors, technicians, and an apprentice.

The workshop is well‑equipped with 3 service bays with lifts, a smaller bay, and a brake tester, servicing a fleet of RCVs, sweepers, cage vehicles, and gritters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the workshop team, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to standard.
• Hold team members accountable and maintain a strong presence in the workshop.
• Monitor spend, overtime, and third‑party costs.
• Oversee limited compliance and contract management paperwork, risk assessments, and basic administration.
• Ensure a safe, productive working environment with strong leadership and authority.
• Support team development and performance; no requirement to complete legal vehicle compliance or service schedules.
• Overtime: time and a half; Sunday double time.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Sick pay and employee discounts.
• Opportunity to lead a well‑resourced, modern workshop.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a workshop or HGV team.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to hold team members accountable and maintain discipline.
• Good understanding of workshop operations and municipal fleets.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident with budget, overtime, and cost management.

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