Workshop Foreman

M-Sport UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Pension scheme

Gym membership discount

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK at Dovenby Hall seeks an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead a busy technician team, drive safety, quality and productivity, and collaborate with Engineering and Production to deliver projects on time.

You will develop people, manage workloads and continuously improve workshop practices in a fast-paced motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising a workshop team.
• Proven ability to manage people and develop talent.
• Experience planning workloads and delivering to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solving to resolve operational challenges.
• Competent using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of technicians to meet safety and quality standards.
• Allocate daily workloads and manage workshop priorities to meet objectives.
• Monitor productivity and quality, provide coaching and feedback.
• Promote health and safety culture and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Ensure work meets exacting quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Stores and Purchasing to deliver projects on time.
• Support training, mentoring and development of technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Workshop operations

Communication skills

Organisation

Problem solving

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally-Raid, GT racing and a variety of global customer racing activities. We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Workshop Foreman to join our team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven workshop leader to oversee the day-to-day activities of a busy team of technicians, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You’ll be responsible for driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, supporting the development of your team and creating a positive working environment where people can perform at their best.

We’re looking for an individual with strong leadership experience who thrives in a fast-paced workshop environment. Whilst experience within motorsport would be advantageous, we welcome applications from candidates with supervisory experience from automotive dealerships, commercial vehicle workshops, manufacturing or other engineering environments.

The role responsibilities include:

• Workshop Leadership:Lead, motivate and support a team of technicians, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.

• Resource Planning:Allocate daily workloads, manage workshop prioritise and ensure resources are utilised effectively to meet business objectives.

• Performance Management:Monitor productivity, quality and team performance, providing coaching, guidance and regular feedback to maximise individual and team performance.

• Health & Safety:Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring all workshop activities comply with company procedures and legislation.

• Quality Standards:Ensure all work carried out meets the company’s exacting quality standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Technical Support:Provide technical guidance and support to technicians, helping to resolve issues and remove operational barriers.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration:Work closely with Engineering, Production, Stores, Purchasing and other departments to ensure projects are delivered on time.

• People Development:Support the training, mentoring and development of technicians, apprentices and new starters.

• Continuous Improvement:Identify and implement improvements to workshop processes, efficiency and working practices.

• General Workshop Management:Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure equipment, tooling and facilities are managed effectively.

WHO WE’R LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Essential Criteria & Skills

• Leadership Experience:Previous experience leading or supervising a workshop team, ideally managing 10 – 15 technicians or mechanics.

• People Management:Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to develop and motivate others.

• Workshop Operations:Experience planning workloads, managing resources and delivering work to deadlines.

• Communication Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.

• Organisation:Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise multiple activities.

• Problem Solving:A proactive approach with strong decision-making skills and the ability to resolve operational challenges.

• IT Literacy:Competent using Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience within an automotive dealership, commercial vehicle, manufacturing or engineering workshop.

• Experience managing technicians or mechanics in a fast-paced environment.

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Monday 28th September