Plant Workshop Team Lead & Fitter Foreman

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company in Weston-Super-Mare is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee a team of fitters responsible for plant hire equipment maintenance. You will ensure all servicing and inspections are performed safely and efficiently, fostering a positive, safety-first culture. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, proven experience, and is a confident leader. The role offers competitive salary and multiple employee benefits, including enhanced annual leave and workplace pension.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Workplace pension

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing and volunteer support days

Retail discounts

Free flu vaccination

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant maintenance, ideally in the hire or construction industry.
• Confident leader and mentor with excellent communication skills.
• Safety-focused, organized, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate a team of workshop fitters.
• Plan and allocate workloads to meet service and turnaround targets.
• Carry out and oversee inspections, servicing, and repairs of plant hire equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Technical knowledge of plant equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

A leading staffing company in Weston-Super-Mare is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee a team of fitters responsible for plant hire equipment maintenance. You will ensure all servicing and inspections are performed safely and efficiently, fostering a positive, safety-first culture. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, proven experience, and is a confident leader. The role offers competitive salary and multiple employee benefits, including enhanced annual leave and workplace pension.