Joining A.W. Jenkinson Transport Limited will provide you with the opportunity to be part of a growing business. We are continually investing in our fleet and operations to ensure our team has the tools and systems on hand to serve our customers best.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HGV Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in Runcorn. Reporting directly to management, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day running of our busy workshop, ensuring the highest standards of vehicle maintenance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a sound technical understanding of HGV fleet maintenance. The successful candidate will oversee workshop operations while managing the maintenance requirements of our Runcorn-based fleet vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Runcorn workshop.
- Supervise workshop staff, allocating workloads and ensuring productivity targets are achieved.
- Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs), servicing, repairs, and MOT preparation.
- Ensure fleet vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and reliability.
- Manage vehicle downtime and prioritise repairs to meet operational requirements.
- Liaise with drivers, transport operations, suppliers, and external contractors.
- Monitor and maintain accurate maintenance records in accordance with DVSA and operator licence requirements.
- Ensure all workshop activities comply with health and safety legislation.
- Control workshop stock levels, parts ordering, and supplier relationships.
- Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, vehicle availability, and cost control.
- Provide technical support and guidance to workshop technicians and fleet operators.
Requirements
- Experience of managing and operating a planned preventative maintenance system for an HGV fleet.
- Strong knowledge of HGV maintenance practices, DVSA regulations, and operator licence compliance.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced transport operation.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Good IT skills and experience using fleet maintenance systems.
- HGV Technician qualifications (Level 3 or equivalent) desirable.
- Full UK Driving Licence ( HGV Class 1 - desirable)
- Transport Manager CPC desirable but not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
