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.
The Role
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.
Key responsibilities will include:
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
About You
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.
The successful candidate will:
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.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a secure and well-established operation where quality is valued, employees are supported and many members of the team have built long-term careers.
If you are an experienced Workshop Foreman, Senior HGV Technician or Workshop Supervisor looking for a position where you can lead from the front and make a genuine impact, we would be keen to hear from you.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year