HGV Workshop Coordinator

Position: HGV Workshop Coordinator (Permanent)
Location: Compass

Workshop Coordinator / Charge Hand – HGV

📍 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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills & Experience

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

Desirable (But Not Essential)

Strong PC literacy

Good understanding of fleet maintenance systems

Refrigeration experience

Why Join Us?

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.

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

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