Foreman

GAP Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Health & Wellness Support

Life Assurance

Generous holidays

Job summary

GAP Group is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead our depot workshop, ensuring a fleet of diggers, dumpers and power tools is maintained and hire-ready. You will manage Fitters, allocate workloads, and drive performance, always prioritising safety, efficiency and quality.

The role offers real career progression within a business that invests in its people and supports growth across our nationwide operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior plant mechanic/fitter role with a relevant qualification or time-served background.
• Solid knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Strong leadership in a fast-paced workshop.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the depot workshop and keep plant equipment hire-ready.
• Allocate and monitor workloads to maximise productivity and meet targets.
• Lead by example to maintain safety, service, and equipment care.

Skills

Team leadership

Machinery maintenance

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Coaching and development

Driving licence

Education

Trade qualification in plant machinery

Job description

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

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.