Senior HGV Supervisor
Location: Alloa
Salary: GBP 56,000 : GBP 58,725 per annum (DOE and Qualifications)
Hours: Monday:Friday 6:00am:4:00pm
Contract: 45 Hours Per Week
Senior HGV Supervisor : Lead a High:Performing Engineering Operation
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HGV Supervisor to join one of the UKs most respected transport and logistics organisations. With over 60 years of success, a fleet of more than 200 vehicles and 600 trailers and tankers, and a reputation built on engineering excellence, safety, and innovation, this business continues to set the standard within the industry.
Following a planned retirement, the company is seeking a dynamic Senior HGV Supervisor to take ownership of its flagship Airdrie workshop. This is a career:defining opportunity for a motivated leader who wants to make a real impact within a large:scale operation while working with modern equipment, experienced teams, and a highly respected brand.
The Opportunity
As Senior HGV Supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the workshop, ensuring maximum fleet availability, full compliance, and the highest engineering standards across the operation.
This role goes far beyond day:to:day supervision. You will be a key member of the depot leadership team, influencing operational performance, driving continuous improvement, developing engineering talent, and ensuring the workshop consistently delivers outstanding results.
If you have progressed from the tools into leadership and are looking for your next challenge, this Senior HGV Supervisor position offers the responsibility, autonomy, and long:term career prospects to match your ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
: Lead and oversee all workshop and engineering activities
: Manage engineering teams, supervisors, and workshop personnel
: Ensure full compliance with all statutory and company requirements
: Drive a positive Health, Safety and Environmental culture throughout the depot
: Maximise fleet availability and operational efficiency
: Control workshop planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
: Manage MOT preparation, presentation, and compliance processes
: Review and challenge supplier, service, and parts costs
: Oversee warranty claims and supplier performance
: Build strong relationships with internal departments and customers
: Deliver coaching, mentoring, and performance management across the team
: Lead continuous improvement projects and operational enhancements
: Implement safe systems of work, risk assessments, and best practices
: Manage accident, incident, and near:miss investigations
: Support the introduction of new technologies, systems, and training initiatives
What Were Looking For
: Qualified HGV Technician with progression into workshop supervision or management
: Minimum 3 years experience in a senior supervisory or workshop leadership role
: Strong understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance, inspections, and compliance
: Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
: Excellent organisational and planning capabilities
: Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and operational performance
: Confident communicator capable of building relationships at all levels
: Experience managing busy, fast:paced workshop environments
Qualifications and Licences
: Class 1 or Class 2 Driving Licence
: NVQ, City and Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering
: CPC Qualification
Why Join?
: High:profile Senior HGV Supervisor position within a market:leading organisation
: Competitive salary package of up to GBP 58,725
: Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend requirement
: Modern workshop facilities and industry:leading fleet assets
: Genuine authority to influence workshop performance and engineering standards
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