Workshop Coordinator / Charge Hand – HGV
📍 Bridgwater Depot
💷 £20.59 per hour | Saturday £25.74 | Sunday £30.89
🕒 Monday–Friday (with weekend flexibility)
Are you an experienced HGV Technician ready to step into a leadership role while still staying hands-on?
We’re looking for a Workshop Coordinator / Charge Hand to support our Workshop Manager and lead a busy, professional HGV workshop at our Bridgewater Depot.
This is a great opportunity for a senior technician who enjoys problem-solving, mentoring apprentices, and keeping a workshop running smoothly.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for coordinating a team of technicians (including apprentices), managing job flow, and ensuring vehicles are repaired efficiently, safely, and right first time. You’ll act as the link between the workshop and front-of-house, helping maximise productivity and reduce vehicle downtime.
You’ll still be hands-on when required, while also taking ownership of workflow, quality control, and technical support.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out HGV repairs and diagnostics when required
Allocate job cards and manage daily workshop workload
Support and mentor technicians and apprentices
Ensure first-time fix to reduce VOR times
Provide technical support to the Workshop Manager
Liaise with external suppliers and 3rd-party repairers
Ensure service, inspection, and compliance documentation is completed correctly
Manage fleet maintenance systems and approve work within authority limits
Maintain quality control of job sheets and repairs
Monitor tools, equipment, and workshop inventory
Support parts procurement and manage imprest stock
Promote and implement preventative maintenance practices
Ensure all health & safety standards are followed
Essential Skills & Experience
Apprentice-trained HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician
City & Guilds Part 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
Strong communication and decision-making skills
Good planning, organisation, and time management
Confident working in a leadership or senior technician role
Desirable (But Not Essential)
Strong PC literacy
Good understanding of fleet maintenance systems
Refrigeration experience
Why Join Us?
Excellent hourly rates with premium weekend pay
A senior role with real responsibility and influence
Opportunity to develop leadership skills without leaving the tools behind
Supportive management and professional workshop environment
Work with a varied fleet and experienced technical team
If you’re an HGV Technician looking to take the next step into a Charge Hand / Workshop Coordinator role, we’d like to hear from you.
👉 Apply now if you match the criteria and want to progress your career.
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