Workshop Foreman

Lead from the front. Support a skilled team. Remain hands-on.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Foreman to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of an established commercial vehicle workshop.

This is a key leadership position within a stable and respected local business that values quality, teamwork and long-term employee development. You will lead a skilled team of HGV Technicians, ensuring work is planned effectively, completed safely and delivered to consistently high standards.

• This is a hands-on Foreman position that combines strong technical knowledge with effective people management.
• You will organise the daily workload, support and motivate the workshop team, maintain high standards of workmanship and step in with diagnostics, servicing and repairs when required.

• Leading, supervising and supporting a team of HGV Technicians
• Planning and allocating daily workloads according to operational priorities
• Monitoring job progress, productivity and quality of workmanship
• Providing technical guidance and practical support to technicians
• Setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable
• Coaching and developing technicians to improve performance and capability
  
  Diagnosing faults and assisting with servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Overseeing vehicle inspections, repairs and road testing
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales
• Maintaining accurate service, inspection and maintenance records
• Ensuring workshop tools, equipment and facilities are properly maintained
• Promoting excellent housekeeping and high health and safety standards
• Creating a positive, professional and collaborative workshop environment

You will be an experienced commercial vehicle professional with the technical credibility and leadership skills needed to bring out the best in a workshop team.

• Have previous experience leading or supervising a workshop or technical team
• Be a confident people manager who can motivate, support and challenge others
• Lead by example and remain comfortable working hands-on when required
• Possess strong HGV or commercial vehicle maintenance and diagnostic experience
• Be capable of organising workloads and managing competing priorities
• Communicate clearly and professionally with technicians and management
• Take pride in delivering work to consistently high standards
• Have a proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach
• Possess a strong understanding of workshop health and safety requirements

A City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is preferred.

A full UK driving licence is required. An HGV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.