Powered Access Workshop Lead (LOLER & PDI)

LGMG UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LGMG UK is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead the workshop in a powered access manufacturing environment. You will supervise a small team, coordinate daily activities, and ensure machines are built, inspected, tested and ready for delivery to safety and quality standards set by the company and Operations Manager.

The role requires strong practical and supervisory experience in powered access, plant or lifting equipment, with LOLER and PDI training essential. Full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a workshop, manufacturing, plant, lifting equipment or powered access environment.
• LOLER trained and competent within the relevant scope of work.
• PDI trained and experienced in inspecting powered access equipment.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Electrical or hydraulic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of the workshop and allocate work to technicians and other workshop personnel.
• Monitor progress against production schedules and communicate delays or issues to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure the workshop is organised, clean, safe and maintained to a high standard.
• Coordinate labour, tools, equipment and materials to maximise workshop efficiency.
• Identify and resolve production, assembly and engineering issues promptly.
• Support the Operations Manager with production planning and resource requirements.
• Supervise, motivate and support workshop staff to achieve high standards of workmanship and productivity.
• Provide practical guidance and coaching to workshop personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and address quality or safety issues where required.
• Lead by example and promote a positive safety culture.
• Assist with induction and training of new workshop employees.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Health & Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Electrical or hydraulic qualifications

Tools

LOLER knowledge

PDI knowledge

IPAF knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Job description

LGMG UK is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead the workshop in a powered access manufacturing environment. You will supervise a small team, coordinate daily activities, and ensure machines are built, inspected, tested and ready for delivery to safety and quality standards set by the company and Operations Manager.

The role requires strong practical and supervisory experience in powered access, plant or lifting equipment, with LOLER and PDI training essential. Full UK driving licence is required.