# HGV Workshop Manager

**Company:** [Biffa Waste Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cEY96ENyDsiF9uExd81pL9.md)
**Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

**Internal Opportunity Only – Current Biffa Employees**

**Biffa is on the lookout for a Workshop Manager**

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