HGV Workshop Coordinator

Workshop Coordinator / Charge Hand – HGV

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Bridgwater Depot
💷 £20.59 per hour |
Saturday £25.74 |
Sunday £30.89
🕒 Monday–Friday (with weekend flexibility)

Are you an experienced HGV Technician ready to step into a leadership role while still staying hands‑on?
We’re looking for a Workshop Coordinator / Charge Hand to support our Workshop Manager and lead a busy, professional HGV workshop at our Bridgewater Depot.

This is a great opportunity for a senior technician who enjoys problem‑solving, mentoring apprentices, and keeping a workshop running smoothly
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You’ll be responsible for coordinating a team of technicians (including apprentices), managing job flow, and ensuring vehicles are repaired efficiently, safely, and right first time. You’ll act as the link between the workshop and front‑of‑house, helping maximise productivity and reduce vehicle downtime.

You’ll still be hands‑on when required
, while also taking ownership of workflow, quality control, and technical support.

• Carry out HGV repairs and diagnostics when required
• Allocate job cards and manage daily workshop workload
• Support and mentor technicians and apprentices
• Ensure first‑time fix to reduce VOR times
• Provide technical support to the Workshop Manager
• Liaise with external suppliers and 3rd‑party repairers
• Ensure service, inspection, and compliance documentation is completed correctly
• Manage fleet maintenance systems and approve work within authority limits
• Maintain quality control of job sheets and repairs
• Monitor tools, equipment, and workshop inventory
• Support parts procurement and manage imprest stock
• Promote and implement preventative maintenance practices
• Ensure all health & safety standards are followed

• Apprentice‑trained HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician
• City & Guilds Part 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills
• Good planning, organisation, and time management
• Confident working in a leadership or senior technician role

• Strong PC literacy
• Good understanding of fleet maintenance systems
• Refrigeration experience

• Excellent hourly rates with premium weekend pay
• A senior role with real responsibility and influence
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills without leaving the tools behind
• Supportive management and professional workshop environment
• Work with a varied fleet and experienced technical team

If you’re an HGV Technician looking to take the next step into a Charge Hand / Workshop Coordinator role, we’d like to hear from you.

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Apply now if you match the criteria and want to progress your career.