Lead HGV Mechanic

We are recruiting an experienced Lead HGV Mechanic / Workshop Manager to head up operations within a busy technical workshop environment for an industry-leading engineering company.

This role is responsible for managing people, processes, and resources to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of HGV maintenance and repair services. You will act as the main operational point of contact for customers and play a key role in driving performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all HGV maintenance and repair activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high technical standard
• Plan and allocate workload across supervisors and technicians to meet operational demands
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost control
• Monitor and manage workshop KPIs including turnaround time, cost per repair, productivity, and fleet uptime
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, quality standards, and internal procedures
• Act as the primary operational contact for customers, managing day-to-day communication and expectations
• Identify training needs and support development of supervisors and technicians
• Mentor, motivate, and lead the workshop team to maintain high performance
• Manage workshop resources, tooling, and equipment
• Control budgets and operational costs, identifying savings opportunities
• Liaise with suppliers and external partners
• Support technical fault-finding and escalation where required

Requirements

• Technical diploma as a minimum; Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering preferred
• Extensive experience in HGV workshop management, maintenance operations, or senior technical leadership
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs and budgets
• Proven leadership experience managing supervisors and technicians
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Fluent in Dutch and English

Salary range for this role is €80,000-$100,000.

Please contact s.binke@mane.co.uk /+ 44 7393 011 611