Workshop Supervisor (PCV/HGV/Light Vehicles/ Vans)— Full-time, Permanent
My client (Bus & Coach Transport) is looking for a capable, hands-on Workshop Supervisor to take day-to-day ownership of the workshop and fleet maintenance operation. You’ll split your time between supervising/organising the workshop and carrying out hands-on maintenance, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant and ready for service. This is a key role with real autonomy and genuine opportunities to progress as the business grows. HGV/ Light Vehicles/ PCV experience
Key responsibilities
- Run the workshop day-to-day with a strong focus on safety, compliance and service delivery
- Plan workloads, allocate jobs and prioritise repairs/PMI work to maximise fleet availability
- Supervise and support a small workshop team (2 people), ensuring quality standards are met
- Carry out diagnostics, repairs, servicing and associated workshop tasks on buses/coaches (PCV)
- Maintain accurate records: maintenance documentation, job cards, parts usage and admin
- Manage parts/consumables ordering and stock control; liaise with suppliers
- Work closely with the Operations Director on workshop needs and input into purchasing additional vehicles
- Identify improvements to processes, uptime, cost control and preventative maintenance planning
Working hours / pattern
- 40 hours per week, offered as either a 4-day compressed week or 5 days (Mon–Fri)
- Depot operating hours: 06:30–17:30 (workshop cover planned within these hours)
- Additional hours may be required at times (agreed in advance) and paid or taken as TIL
Salary & benefits
- £50,000 starting salary
- 4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service, plus bank holidays
- Company pension and standard benefits
- Free parking, company workshop van allocated
- Regular job training provided (Cat D training available if required)
Essential requirements
- Vehicle maintenance experience (ideally PCV bus/coach or HGV Light Vehcile / VAns ok)
- Able to lead a small team and organise a busy workshop schedule
- Strong safety mindset and attention to detail (records, quality checks)
- Comfortable balancing admin tasks with hands-on work
- Clear communication with operations and management
Desirable
- Cat D (PCV) licence (training provided if not held)
- NVQ Level 3 in HGV/PCV Maintenance (or equivalent)
- Experience with parts purchasing, planning and supplier management