Workshop Foreman

Daf Trucks Uk Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DAF Trucks UK Ltd in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Workshop Foreman with proven experience in vehicle maintenance and workshop leadership. You will supervise technicians, ensure high quality diagnostics, servicing and repairs, and coordinate daily workflow in a busy setting.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a focus on safety and compliance, and the ability to liaise with managers, suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, proactive, practical problem solving.
• Strong leadership to coach and support the team.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Commercially aware with focus on efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and tidy workshop environment.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on day-to-day workshop activities.
• Ensure diagnostics, servicing, repairs meet standards.
• Prioritise workloads and manage competing priorities.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance.
• Liaise with technicians, managers, suppliers and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

IMI qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

DAF Trucks UK Ltd

HP2 7YU

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.

Application Deadline: 2026-10-09 23:59

Reference Number: 1096879

Location

Workshop Foreman - Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• 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.

Reference

13045

Industry

Automotive

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., 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. 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.