Plant Foreman

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Plant Foreman to oversee the maintenance and repair of heavy plant and equipment in Bromley. The successful candidate will supervise workshop fitters and technicians, manage servicing and repairs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have strong mechanical knowledge and leadership skills. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £55,000 and £60,000 along with benefits and a bonus.

Benefits

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a heavy plant or plant maintenance supervisory role.
• Safety-focused with strong organisational ability.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workshop fitters and technicians.
• Plan and manage servicing, maintenance, and repairs of heavy plant.
• Ensure all work meets health, safety, and compliance standards.
• Diagnose faults and provide hands-on technical support.
• Manage job scheduling, records, and parts availability.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge (hydraulics, diesel engines, electrics)

Leadership and team management

Organisational ability

Problem-solving skills

Education

Mechanical or plant engineering qualification

Job description

Plant Foreman

Location: Bromley

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Car + Benefits + Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Plant Foreman to oversee the maintenance and repair of heavy plant and equipment within a busy workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise workshop fitters and technicians
• Plan and manage servicing, maintenance, and repairs of heavy plant
• Ensure all work meets health, safety, and compliance standards
• Diagnose faults and provide hands‑on technical support
• Manage job scheduling, records, and parts availability

Requirements

• Proven experience in a heavy plant or plant maintenance supervisory role
• Strong mechanical knowledge (hydraulics, diesel engines, electrics)
• Leadership and team management skills
• Safety‑focused with strong organisational ability

Desirable

• Mechanical or plant engineering qualification
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills