Workshop Controller / HGV Technician – Commercial Dealership (Lutterworth)
1. Position: Workshop Controller / HGV Technician
2. Location: Lutterworth
3. Basic Salary: £23 per hour
4. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours
5. Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
6. Week 2: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
7. Alternate Saturdays: 6:00am – 12:00pm (paid at overtime rate)
8. Guaranteed salary with Saturday overtime: £52,000+
9. Additional overtime available
My client is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Controller / HGV Technician to join their busy commercial workshop in Lutterworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an existing Workshop Controller or a highly experienced HGV Technician looking to take the next step into a supervisory role while still remaining hands-on.
They are a respected, large-scale independent distributor of Heavy Commercial Vehicles, known for their excellent working environment, career development, and long-standing employee benefits.
This dual role offers the perfect balance between leading a workshop team and continuing to carry out high-level technical work on heavy vehicles and trailers.
Key Responsibilities for the Workshop Controller / HGV Technician:
10. Oversee daily workshop operations, including job allocation, workflow planning, and maintaining high productivity levels
11. Provide technical guidance, support, and mentoring to the workshop team
12. Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a wide range of HGVs and trailers
13. Diagnose complex faults and complete repairs to VOSA and manufacturer standards
14. Liaise closely with service advisors, the parts department, and management to keep work on schedule and ensure strong communication across departments
15. Conduct quality checks on completed jobs, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard
16. Accurately complete job cards, service documentation, and time records
Requirements needed for the Workshop Controller/HGV Technician:
17. Experienced HGV Technician with extensive workshop background
18. Previous supervisory, team leader, or controller experience highly desirable
19. Recognised heavy vehicle qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)
20. Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
21. IRTEC licence (advantageous)
22. Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
23. Ability to lead a team while still working proactively on the tools
24. Full UK driving licence
Whats on Offer?:
25. Life insurance
26. Company pension scheme
27. Refer-a-friend bonuses
28. Retail and shopping discounts
29. Long-service awards every 5 years
30. Health and well-being support
31. Free parking and unlimited hot drinks
32. Staff uniform provided
33. Ongoing training and career development
Please contact Tom Thacker at Perfect Placement to find out more information about this vacancy.
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