HGV Workshop Controller

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-to-day.

• £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

• 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

• 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!