HGV Workshop Manager

About this job

Biffa is on the lookout for a Workshop Manager Hours: 37.5 Location: Swansea Depot A quick look at the role. Managing the maintenance and repair of a fleet of waste collection vehicles and equipment consisting of various makes, models and types, ranging from car derived vans to 44t Artic Units and trailers. Your core responsibilities • Lead and manage the day-to-day workshop operation to ensure maximum fleet availability • Plan and schedule vehicle inspections, servicing and repairs in line with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements • Drive high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and workshop compliance across all areas • Support and manage workshop employees, including performance, attendance and development • Ensure accurate completion and control of all service, maintenance and repair documentation • Oversee fault diagnosis and repair work across hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems • Build strong working relationships with operational depot teams to maintain service performance • Deliver excellent workshop performance, productivity and downtime control across the fleet Our essential requirements • Minimum Level 3 HGV NVQ or equivalent, with strong technical knowledge of HGV maintenance and repair • Minimum 5 years workshop experience and at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position • HGV Licence essential, with TMCPC qualification preferred • Proven experience maintaining vehicles and waste handling equipment to current legislative and DVSA standards • Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and vehicle electrical systems, including fault finding and diagnostics • Experience managing maintenance records, compliance documentation and workshop health & safety standards