Job Description
HGV Workshop Manager – Lambeth
Salary: up to £54,000
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 admin
- Ensure a safe, productive working environment with strong leadership and authority
- Support team development and performance, without being required to complete legal vehicle compliance or service schedules
Benefits
- Overtime: Time and a half; Sunday double time
- Company van provided
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Matched pension contributions
- Sick pay and employee discounts
- Work expenses covered
- 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
If you are an experienced workshop manager with a strong leadership presence, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to hold a team accountable while managing costs and operations, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing municipal fleet operation. Apply now or get in touch for further information.
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