Foreman, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Plant Foreman - Banbury, Oxfordshire | £40,000 salary, paid overtime & clear progression

We're recruiting for an experienced Plant Foreman to lead a busy workshop operation in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of a diverse fleet, support a skilled engineering team, and play a key part in driving standards, safety, and efficiency within a well-established operation.

Why apply for this Plant Foreman role in Banbury, Oxfordshire?

You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people and long-term development:

You'll earn a competitive salary of £40,000

You'll benefit from clear progression and structured career mapping

You'll have access to manufacturing training and ongoing professional development

You'll receive overtime paid at 1.5x for additional hours

You'll work in a supportive, professional environment with long-term stability

Key Responsibilities:

As part of this construction and plant hire operation, your role will include:

Supervising and leading a team of Plant Fitters and workshop personnel

Scheduling, allocating, and overseeing maintenance, servicing, and repair work across the fleet

Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults

Ensuring all equipment meets statutory requirements including LOLER and PUWER

Completing final quality checks and testing before equipment returns to hire

Managing workshop stock, parts, tools, and consumables

Maintaining excellent HSE standards and ensuring full PPE compliance

Overseeing staff performance, training, rotas, and working hours

Keeping accurate service records, reports, and safety documentation

Monitoring costs, downtime, and workshop efficiency for management reporting

What we're looking for:

To succeed as a Plant Foreman, you'll ideally have:

Previous experience leading a workshop or engineering team

Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment or plant hire machinery

A solid understanding of health & safety and compliance standards

Confident leadership and communication skills

The ability to plan workloads, manage priorities, and control costs

A hands-on, proactive approach with a high attention to detail

If you're ready to take the next step as a Plant Foreman in Banbury, Oxfordshire, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a stable role with real progression and long-term development. Apply now to find out more.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDPLANT

Location │ Banbury, Oxfordshire

Role │ Foreman

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy