Foreman

GAP Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in Plymouth seeks a skilled Workshop Foreman to oversee depot operations. This hands-on role involves managing workloads, ensuring high safety and quality standards, and leading a team of fitters. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy plant machinery, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to maintaining exceptional service standards. Join a growing company that values its employees through career development and generous support.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Career growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior plant mechanic or fitter role.
• Knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Calm under pressure and strong leadership in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Oversee depot workshop and ensure equipment availability.
• Allocate workloads to fitters and monitor performance.
• Maintain safety standards and service quality.
• Implement planned maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Coach and develop workshop staff.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Team management

Education

Relevant qualification or experience in plant mechanics

Tools

Heavy plant machinery

Job description

Foreman

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact in a fast-paced workshop environment?
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Foreman to join our dynamic Plant & Tool division. If you're passionate about machinery, thrive on team leadership, and want to be part of a business that's growing fast-this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

As the Foreman, you'll be at the heart of our depot operations, ensuring our fleet of diggers, dumpers, and power tools is maintained to the highest standards and always hire-ready. You'll lead a team of Fitters, manage workloads, and drive performance-all while keeping safety, efficiency, and quality front and centre.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role offering real career progression in a company that invests in its people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the depot workshop and ensuring plant equipment is consistently available for hire
• Allocating and monitoring workloads across the fitter team to maximise productivity and meet performance targets
• Leading by example to maintain high standards of safety, service, and equipment care
• Implementing planned maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and repair costs
• Ensuring accurate records of servicing, repairs, and appliance testing are maintained and compliant with legislation
• Managing workshop cleanliness, vehicle maintenance schedules, and off-hire inspections
• Coaching and developing workshop staff, identifying training needs, and supporting career growth
• Monitoring plant breakdowns and ensuring efficient resolution
• Ensuring appropriate PPE is worn and safe working practices are followed at all times

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise and leadership skills, including:

• Ideally experience in a senior plant mechanic/fitter role, with a relevant qualification or time-served background
• Solid, up-to-date knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong team management skills in a fast‑paced workshop environment
• A full, valid driving licence CHECK

About GAP and What We Offer

You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider-supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long‑term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands‑on or customer‑focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application-we'll take it from there.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings-regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, or background. We promote inclusivity, respect, and good working practices to help every employee thrive and perform at their best.