Workshop Foreman

Hours:

Full time, permanent

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate (if productive)

We're looking for a Workshop Foreman to join a well-established commercial vehicle specialist in Warrington.

This is a leadership role - managing a team of 18 technicians and 2 apprentices, providing technical support, and ensuring the workshop runs smoothly.

Our client is a multi-accredited employer with high staff retention, manufacturer training, and genuine progression opportunities.

If you've got experience leading teams of technicians and you're ready for a 100% off-the-tools position - with the option to be productive if you want - this is the one.

• Leading and managing a team of 18 technicians and 2 apprentices
• Providing technical support and guidance to the workshop team
• Ensuring work is completed to manufacturer and DVSA standards
• Managing workshop workflow and allocating jobs efficiently
• Maintaining health and safety standards across the workshop
• Supporting the Service Manager with daily operations
• Assisting with diagnostics and technical queries where required
• Option to be productive if desired - not mandatory

• Proven experience leading teams of technicians in a workshop environment (essential)
• Strong technical knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI) in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (essential)
• Ability to provide technical support and guidance to a large team
• Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Full, current UK driving licence - HGV licence beneficial but not essential

You’ll be a great fit if you're a natural leader, technically strong, and want a stable role with a nationally recognised, high-retention employer that invests in its people.