Depot Foreman - Engineering Manager

Driver Hire Gatwick; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in East Grinstead is seeking a Depot Foreman to manage their Engineering department. The role requires leadership of engineers and laborers, ensuring safety and quality in operations. Candidates should have a strong background in power generation and excellent team management skills. The position offers a salary of £42k plus overtime, alongside benefits like a pension scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

£42k salary plus overtime

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance with extra healthcare

Training and career progression

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage engineers and laborers.
• Oversee Generator PDI and depot operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Maintain and service generators to manufacturer standards.
• Manage stock and inventory in InspHire.

Skills

Proven leadership in equipment hire, power generation, or engineering management

Strong background in plant or diesel engines

Excellent organisational and team management skills

Solid understanding of compliance, safety, and regulatory standards

Full UK driving licence (clean for last 5 years)

Job description

Overview

We're hiring a Depot Foreman (also known as Depot Supervisor, Workshop Foreman, or Engineering Manager) to run the Engineering department at our Clients new South East Depot. You'll lead Generator Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Workshop Engineers, and Laborers, making sure operations, safety, and quality standards are always met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage engineers and laborers
• Oversee Generator PDI, stock control, and day-to-day depot operations
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Attend site surveys, installations, and breakdowns when needed
• Maintain and service generators to manufacturer standards
• Manage stock and inventory in InspHire to ensure equipment is hire-ready
• Take part in the depot's out-of-hours call-out rota

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership in equipment hire, power generation, or engineering management
• Strong background in plant or diesel engines (generator knowledge preferred)
• Excellent organisational and team management skills
• Solid understanding of compliance, safety, and regulatory standards
• Full UK driving licence (clean for last 5 years)

What\'s on Offer

• £42k + overtime & Call out wage enhancement
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance with extra healthcare and counselling support
• Training, development, and career progression