Workshop Foreman

Htc Group; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HTC Group in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead a busy service and repair team. The role demands hands-on leadership, strong diagnostic knowledge, and the ability to manage workloads efficiently in a technical workshop.

The successful candidate will have proven workshop experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills to liaise with technicians, managers, suppliers and customers while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop or technical environment is essential.
• Previous leadership experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of servicing, maintenance standards and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the workshop floor and manage workloads.
• Coach and supervise technicians and liaise with managers and customers.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance across all workshop activities.

Skills

Workshop experience

Leadership

Diagnostics knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Attention to quality

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI

Relevant apprenticeship or equivalent

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