HGV Workshop Supervisor
Location: Leyland
Role: Permanent | Night Shift | 45 hours per week
Salary: Up to £22 per hour
Shift Pattern: Sunday night – Thursday night
Hours: 9pm–6am or 6pm–3am
OVERVIEW
We’re recruiting for an HGV Workshop Supervisor to take the lead on permanent night shifts within a busy, growing operation in Leyland.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be working on the tools while also taking responsibility for the team around you – organising workloads, prioritising jobs and making sure vehicles are maintained, repaired and ready for the road.
You don’t need to already be a Workshop Supervisor. We’re equally interested in experienced HGV Technicians or Mechanics who have experience managing or leading a team and are ready to take the next step in their career.
You’ll be joining a business that’s growing quickly and investing in its workshop, giving you the opportunity to take on more responsibility while still doing the hands-on mechanical work you enjoy.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter background
- Experience managing, leading or taking responsibility for a team
- Confident carrying out servicing, repairs and fault-finding
- Comfortable organising workloads and prioritising jobs
- Happy working permanent nights
- Practical, reliable and confident making decisions
- Someone who takes pride in doing the job properly and wants to progress
HGV WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and support the workshop team throughout the night shift
- Allocate workloads and prioritise repairs
- Carry out hands-on servicing, maintenance, repairs and inspections
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
- Support other Technicians with more complex repairs and technical issues
- Ensure vehicles are repaired and ready for operation
- Make sure jobs are completed safely, correctly and to a high standard
- Maintain accurate service, inspection and repair records
- Ensure Health & Safety and workshop standards are followed
- Keep the night shift running smoothly and minimise vehicle downtime
WHAT’S ON OFFER
- 45 guaranteed hours every week
- Fixed Sunday–Thursday night shift
- Permanent night working
- Long-term, stable role within a growing business
- Opportunity to step into your first formal supervisory position
- Continued development and progression opportunities
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS
Leyland, Preston, Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Buckshaw Village, South Ribble
If you’re an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or experienced vehicle technician with people-management experience and you’re ready to take the next step into a supervisory role, apply now for immediate consideration.
ABOUT US
This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We believe you matter and care about unlocking your full potential. Work with us to find your perfect role and start your journey today.
LET’S GET SOCIAL:
Web: mccarthyrecruitment.com/job/
LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment
Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment
Instagram: McCarthyRecruitmentLtd
The Legal Bit: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you consent to McCarthy Recruitment holding and processing your data in line with GDPR. Full privacy policy available on reques