HGV Workshop Controller
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,000 to £49,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Home Counties, RG2 0QX |
| Company: | Octane Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59607715 |
Summary
HGV Workshop Controller Vacancy
Location: Reading
30328
Salary: up to £43,000 basic salary OTE £49,000
Working hours: 41 hours, Monday - Friday, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings 8am - 12pm
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Workshop Controller for our clients main Commercial site in the Reading area. This is a superb opportunity for a HGV Workshop Supervisor to work for a busy and well established site, working for a strong Company.
HGV Workshop Controller Benefits:
- Holidays: 30 days including bank holidays
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development
- Referral bonus if you introduce your technician friends (£1500!)
- Paternity pay – Full 2 weeks
- Corporate uniform provided
- Cycle to work scheme
- Working for a friendly family business!
HGV Workshop Controller Requirements:
You will be looking after a busy and professional department where your remit will be to manage all aspects of the department: From day to day running of the Workshop, managing the Technicians / Mechanics to achieve maximum productivity, whilst working a 50/50 role & being on the tools yourself.
- You will also be working closely with the senior management to ensure that key objectives and strategies are met, we are looking for someone who is constantly looking to improve the department and to exceed targets.
- You will be an individual who prides themselves on customer service, works well with the staff to get the best out of the department and someone who will make the department their own. This is a busy department with a strong reputation within the area.
- A proven and solid HGV background is essential as we need the individual to be of the highest calibre.
- HGV/Commercial experience is essential. At least 3 years
- Relevant systems experience such as Kerridge, Pinnacle and 1 Link would also be advantageous
JAOJ
Octane Recruitment
Jack Adams
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
Location: Reading
30328
Salary: up to £43,000 basic salary OTE £49,000
Working hours: 41 hours, Monday - Friday, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings 8am - 12pm
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Workshop Controller for our clients main Commercial site in the Reading area. This is a superb opportunity for a HGV Workshop Supervisor to work for a busy and well established site, working for a strong Company.
HGV Workshop Controller Benefits:
- Holidays: 30 days including bank holidays
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development
- Referral bonus if you introduce your technician friends (£1500!)
- Paternity pay – Full 2 weeks
- Corporate uniform provided
- Cycle to work scheme
- Working for a friendly family business!
HGV Workshop Controller Requirements:
You will be looking after a busy and professional department where your remit will be to manage all aspects of the department: From day to day running of the Workshop, managing the Technicians / Mechanics to achieve maximum productivity, whilst working a 50/50 role & being on the tools yourself.
- You will also be working closely with the senior management to ensure that key objectives and strategies are met, we are looking for someone who is constantly looking to improve the department and to exceed targets.
- You will be an individual who prides themselves on customer service, works well with the staff to get the best out of the department and someone who will make the department their own. This is a busy department with a strong reputation within the area.
- A proven and solid HGV background is essential as we need the individual to be of the highest calibre.
- HGV/Commercial experience is essential. At least 3 years
- Relevant systems experience such as Kerridge, Pinnacle and 1 Link would also be advantageous
JAOJ
Octane Recruitment
Jack Adams
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.