Salary: up to £54,000 per year + company van.
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 administration.
* Ensure a safe, productive working environment with strong leadership and authority.
* Support team development and performance; no requirement to complete legal vehicle compliance or service schedules.
* Overtime: time and a half; Sunday double time.
* Matched pension contributions.
* Sick pay and employee discounts.
* 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.
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