Workshop Foreman

Htc Shoreham; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Workshop Foreman for our Hemel Hempstead operation to lead a busy workshop team and uphold safety and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and hands-on technical expertise in vehicle maintenance and related disciplines.

The post emphasises effective communication with technicians, managers, suppliers, and customers, with a focus on productivity, documentation, and compliance. Monday to Friday day shift in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop, vehicle maintenance, plant, fleet, engineering, or similar technical environment.
• Experience as Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Supervisor, or similar leadership role desirable.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostics, servicing, repairs, maintenance standards, and workshop procedures.
• Good organisational skills to prioritise workloads in a busy workshop environment.
• Confident communication 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Team supervision

Diagnostics knowledge

Maintenance procedures

Organisation & prioritisation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Quality & safety focus

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

IMI qualification

Apprenticeship

Health and safety training

Full UK driving licence

HGV/LGV/MOT training

Supervisor training

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