Workshop Foreman

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Ameysford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hire company in Bournemouth seeks an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead a bustling depot workshop. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring workshop efficiency, and maintaining high health and safety standards. Candidates should have proven supervisory experience, strong leadership abilities, and a solid mechanical understanding. Competitive salary of £32k, potentially rising to £35k based on experience, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Workshop Foreman or Supervisory role within plant hire or a related industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Sound mechanical knowledge of plant and machinery.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to health and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the depot’s workshop.
• Manage a team of workshop engineers and drive performance.
• Ensure maximum availability of plant for hire.
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance.
• Plan and oversee maintenance schedules and repairs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Commitment to health and safety

Job description

Workshop Foreman Location : Bournemouth Salary : £32,000

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

• £35,000 per annum, Type: Full-Time | Permanent Are you an experienced Workshop Foreman ready to take the lead in a busy plant hire environment? A well-established hire company is looking for a proactive and organised individual to manage and drive performance within their depot workshop based in Bournemouth.

As Workshop Foreman, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the depot’s workshop to ensure maximum availability of plant for hire.

You’ll be responsible for managing a team of workshop engineers, maintaining health and safety standards, ensuring efficient servicing and repairs, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure no more than 5% of the fleet is under repair at any time
• Maximise availability of Top 50 equipment
• Plan and oversee maintenance schedules, service records, and repairs
• Manage workshop staff, delegate workloads, and support with training and development
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop and yard area
• Monitor plant breakdowns and off-hire inspections
• Ensure company vehicles and plant comply with manufacturer and legal standards
• Order parts within authorised limits using Smart Office system
• Uphold all health and safety regulations and enforce safe working practices

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar Workshop Foreman or Supervisory role within plant hire or a related industry
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team
• Sound mechanical knowledge of plant xsabvtc and machinery
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to health and safety best practices

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary of £32,000
• £35,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a respected depot
• Career development and training opportunities

Interested? Apply today we want to hear from YOU! If you want to work for a company that values you and the work you do, then apply now or contact Abi from Kemp Recruitment on (contact details)