HGV Workshop Controller
Location: Inverness
Salary: £45,000 - £48.750
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:30pm
Additional Hours: Every 2nd or 3rd Saturday, 7:00am–12:00pm (paid at overtime rate)
Contract: Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced HGV Workshop Controller to join a busy and well-established workshop in Inverness. With 4 bays, 2 ramps, and a team of 8 skilled technicians, this is a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a supportive and well-equipped environment.
In this position, you’ll spend around 80% of your time off the tools and 20% on the tools, ensuring smooth workshop operations, maintaining high-quality repair standards, and supporting the technician team day-to-day.
What We Offer:
* £45,000 annual salary
* Overtime paid at x1.5, and double time on Sundays
* 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Private healthcare after 3 years' service
* Increased holiday allowance after 5 years' service
* Continuous training and development opportunities – including EV & Hybrid training, Diagnostic courses, and Class 1 Licence support
Key Responsibilities:
* Delegate and allocate work to technicians ensuring efficient daily workflow
* Carry out quality checks on completed work, maintaining high workshop standards
* Undertake some hands-on repair and diagnostic tasks when required
* Oversee workshop compliance with health and safety procedures
* Support and mentor technicians, helping develop skills and performance
* Liaise closely with the service and parts teams to maintain smooth operations
* Review and sign off job cards, service records, and other workshop documentation
* Ensure turnaround times and productivity targets are met
About You:
* Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Supervisor, Senior Technician, or similar
* Strong technical background working with HGVs (LCV experience beneficial)
* Confident in delegating work and leading a busy workshop team
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* High attention to detail, particularly around quality and compliance
* Able to work effectively in a fast-paced commercial workshop environment
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please click apply — we’d love to hear from you!
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