Foreman

Speedy Hire Plc; Widnes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a Foreman in Widnes to supervise the service and maintenance of hire and customer equipment. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring safety standards and timely delivery while promoting internal development and flexible work arrangements. The role offers numerous benefits, including extensive holidays and training opportunities, reflecting the company’s commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across Speedy

Training and career progression opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Staff discounts and offers

Green Commute Initiative (cycling scheme)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, ideally in a similar industry.
• Strong mechanical knowledge required.
• Ability to support the team in delivering high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service, refurbishment, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Supervise a team of service engineers and ensure stock availability.
• Provide technical assistance and organise technical training.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Team management

Adaptability

Job description

Foreman - Widnes - Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 17:00 - 40 hours per week

Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider, offering a wide range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services — everything for every job!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Foreman to oversee the service, refurbishment, repair, and maintenance of hire and customer equipment, ensuring safety standards and timely delivery.

On a daily basis, you will supervise a team of service engineers, ensure stock availability, provide technical assistance, and organise technical training for your team.

What you'll need:

• Strong mechanical knowledge
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Previous supervisory experience, ideally in a similar industry
• Knowledge of managing asset and stock counts
• Ability to support your team in delivering our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver
• Ability to manage a team and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of H&S and housekeeping

What we will provide:

We offer comprehensive on-the-job training, dedicated product and system support, and tailored development programmes to support your growth. We value internal progression and promote talent development.

Our flexible working arrangements include hybrid options and initiatives like Speedy Work Life Balance, emphasizing our commitment to putting our people first.

Benefits include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across Speedy
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Staff discounts and offers
• Green Commute Initiative (cycling scheme)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support and counselling

Speedy is committed to work-life balance, supporting flexible and hybrid working to meet individual needs. We also provide clear career pathways within the company.

Please note, Speedy reserves the right to close applications early if sufficient applications are received. Some roles may require DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance checks.

Speedy is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. We consider all applicants regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability.

For more information on our ESG policies, visit: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance