Foreman

GAP Group Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Generous holidays

Job summary

GAP Group Limited is seeking a skilled Workshop Foreman to join our Plant & Tool division. You will oversee depot workshop operations, lead a team of Fitters, manage workloads, and ensure the fleet of diggers, dumpers and power tools is maintained to hire-ready standards.

This hands-on, high-impact role offers real career progression in a family-run business with 50+ years of experience, committing to training, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• Senior plant mechanic or fitter with relevant qualifications or time-served background.
• Solid knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Strong team management skills in a fast-paced workshop environment.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the depot workshop.
• Allocating and monitoring workloads across the fitter team to maximise productivity and meet targets.
• Leading by example to maintain 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.

Skills

Senior plant mechanic/fitter

Heavy plant maintenance

Team management

Driving licence

Education

Relevant qualification or time-served background

Job description

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
• 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

About You

What You'll Bring

• 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

About Us

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

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.