Workshop Supervisor
Job information
- Job reference: BH-71390
- Location: Leyland, Lancashire
- Job type: Full Time, Permanent
- Job sector: HGV / Truck
- Salary: £51000 - £57500 per annum
- Published: March 17, 2026
Description
Shift Supervisor (HGV Workshop) – Preston
Pay: Up to £22.92 per hour
Salary: £50,607 per year
Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 06:00 – 18:00
Contract: Permanent
Earning Potential (OTE)
- Hourly Rate: Up to £22.92 per hour
- Basic Salary: £50,607 per year
- Yearly Bonus: Performance-related bonus available
- Realistic OTE: Details of overtime rates and additional earnings to be confirmed at interview
Overview
We’re recruiting for a Shift Supervisor to join a busy HGV workshop in Preston on a permanent basis, working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern. You’ll supervise and work alongside a team of technicians and apprentices, ensuring job cards are processed in a timely manner and work is completed to required standards. This is a key role acting as the main link between managers and the wider team, as well as a point of contact for customers where required. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, performance-related bonus, and an attractive benefits scheme including private health care, up to 8% pension contribution, and 25 days holiday.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and work as part of the technician and apprentice team
- Ensure job cards are processed in a timely manner
- Oversee that all processes are followed correctly
- Ensure all health and safety rules are adhered to
- Act as main link between managers and workshop team
- Be a key point of contact for customers when required
- Assist with planning and relevant training/development for workshop staff
- Ensure good communication and information flow between front desk and service staff
What You’ll Need
- Recognised Level 3 qualification in HGV Maintenance and Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI)
- Experience working in the transport industry within a service workshop environment
- Ability to manage teams on shift to ensure smooth running of the branch
- Supervisory or management experience
- Clean HGV/LGV licence is desirable but not essential
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits Include
- Performance-related yearly bonus
- Private health care
- Pension contribution up to 8%
- 25 days holiday (with option to buy more)
- Full holiday pay
- Life cover
- Loan car scheme
- Full sick pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Virtual GP service
- Health cash plan
- Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Used car scheme
- Multiple salary finance products
- ISA saving scheme
Don’t tick every box?
If you have supervisory experience in a workshop environment and a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you. We value leadership skills and a positive attitude.
Sound like you?
If you’re ready to lead a team on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern with great benefits, get in touch with Cal Ryan today.
Call Cal Ryan at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323
Email: [email protected]
Ref: INDCR
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