Foreman

Speedy Hire; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discount across the Speedy brand

Training and career progression

Health plan

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Speedy Hire Erith is seeking a Foreman to lead a busy service workshop, overseeing servicing, repairs and refurbishment of hire equipment. You will manage a team of Service Engineers, prioritise workloads and ensure availability for customers.

The role rewards hands-on leadership, strong mechanical expertise and a focus on safety, quality and stock control. You’ll contribute to training, development and continuous improvement while maintaining high workshop standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Engineering experience within plant hire or construction equipment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing stock and assets.
• Hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of Service Engineers
• Overseeing servicing, repairs and maintenance
• Providing hands-on technical support when needed
• Prioritising workloads to keep equipment available for customers
• Managing stock, assets and equipment counts
• Identifying training and development needs within the team
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping

Skills

Mechanical background

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stock management

Problem solving

Safety focus

Job description

Erith | 42 hours per week Ready to take the next step in your engineering career and lead a team?

We’re looking for an experienced Foreman to join our busy Erith depot, taking the lead on the servicing, repair, refurbishment and maintenance of our hire equipment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical background who enjoys solving problems, supporting other engineers and keeping a busy workshop running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and supporting a team of Service Engineers
• Overseeing servicing, repairs and maintenance
• Providing hands-on technical support when needed
• Prioritising workloads to keep equipment available for customers
• Managing stock, assets and equipment counts
• Identifying training and development needs within the team
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping

What you’ll need

• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team
• Engineering experience within plant hire, construction equipment or a similar industry would be ideal
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Experience managing stock and assets
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• A strong focus on safety and quality

Why join Speedy?

We’ll give you the support and training you need to succeed, with dedicated product and systems training alongside opportunities to continue developing your technical and leadership skills.

You’ll Also Receive

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop discounts and offers
• Green Commute Initiative
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential support

Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies early where we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. All roles require proof of the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.