Workshop Foreman

Htc Guildford; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Workshop Foreman to join our team in Hemel Hempstead. You will lead a busy workshop, manage technicians, plan workloads, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance on every job.

The role requires practical leadership, strong diagnostic knowledge, and the ability to liaise with managers, suppliers, and customers. Full UK driving licence preferred, NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop, vehicle maintenance, plant, fleet, engineering, or similar technical environment.
• Previous leadership experience such as Supervisor or Foreman is desirable.
• Experience with diagnostics, servicing, and workflow in a workshop.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the workshop floor and make practical decisions.
• Liaise with technicians, managers, suppliers, and customers.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance across all workshop activities.
• Maintain accurate records, job cards, and workshop reports.
• Manage workloads and improve team productivity and utilisation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Diagnostics knowledge

Problem solving

Record keeping

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

IMI qualification

Apprenticeship

Tools

Workshop systems

Job description

We are now looking for a workshop foreman to join our team in Hemel Hempstead.

Role Purpose:

• Proven experience in a workshop, vehicle maintenance, plant, fleet, engineering, or similar technical environment.
• Previous experience as a Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Supervisor, or similar leadership role is desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of diagnostics, servicing, repairs, maintenance standards, and workshop procedures.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy workshop environment.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with technicians, managers, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to lead by example, remain calm under pressure, and make practical decisions on the workshop floor.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
• Basic IT skills for updating records, job cards, workshop systems, and reports.

Qualifications and Licences

• Relevant technical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, IMI qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.
• Additional licences or qualifications, such as HGV, LGV, MOT Tester, forklift, plant, or manufacturer training, may be advantageous.
• Health and safety awareness or supervisory training is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive, and practical approach to problem solving.
• Strong leadership style with the ability to coach, support, and challenge the team appropriately.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Commercially aware with a focus on efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and tidy workshop environment.

Key Performance Measures

• Workshop jobs completed safely, correctly, and on time.
• Reduced vehicle or equipment downtime.
• High standard of workmanship and quality control.
• Effective team productivity and utilisation.
• Accurate completion of records, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Positive communication between workshop, service, parts, and management teams.

Monday to Friday, day shift 07.30 to 17.30

Address Boundary Way,
Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire,
HP2 7YU