Vehicle Technician Supervisor

Vehicle Technician Supervisor
Sector: Engineering / Automotive / Production
Location: Norfolk-based, with UK-wide travel
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm + overtime (some weekends required)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + overtime + benefits

Are you an experienced vehicle technician or workshop lead looking for a new challenge? Whether you ve worked with cars, commercial vehicles, or HGVs, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on and close to the tools.

ISQ Recruitment is partnering with a Norfolk-based employer to recruit a Vehicle Technician Supervisor to lead a small team of technicians in a varied and fast-paced environment. The role combines day-to-day task planning and team leadership with practical mechanical and electrical work on a range of specialist projects.

About the Role
You ll be based in the workshop, responsible for supervising technicians, coordinating workload, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. You ll take the lead on inspections and diagnostics, support hands-on maintenance and fitting tasks, and liaise with internal teams to keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of technicians in day-to-day workshop activity
• Allocate jobs based on project schedules and workshop priorities
• Conduct mechanical and electrical inspections and diagnostics
• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair tasks where needed
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and stores to ensure parts and tooling are available
• Maintain high standards of workshop organisation and safety
• Support training, onboarding, and development of new team members
• Complete relevant documentation and provide job status updates
• Contribute to process improvement and workshop planning

What We re Looking For
Essential:

• Proven experience in a vehicle maintenance or mechanical technician role
• Comfortable leading small teams and delegating tasks
• Confident with diagnostics, repairs, and hands-on problem-solving
• Good understanding of workshop safety procedures and best practices
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities
• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience working with electric or hybrid vehicles
• Understanding of technical drawings and work instructions
• Formal training or certification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance/mechanical engineering)
• Familiarity with stores systems, tooling, and basic reporting

Why Apply?

• Full-time, stable role with a forward-thinking employer
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills while staying hands-on
• Supportive team environment with room to grow
• Clean, organised workshop with varied projects
• Overtime and additional benefits available

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