Workshop Foreman

LGMG UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LGMG UK is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead the workshop in a powered access manufacturing environment. You will supervise a small team, coordinate daily activities, and ensure machines are built, inspected, tested and ready for delivery to safety and quality standards set by the company and Operations Manager.

The role requires strong practical and supervisory experience in powered access, plant or lifting equipment, with LOLER and PDI training essential. Full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a workshop, manufacturing, plant, lifting equipment or powered access environment.
• LOLER trained and competent within the relevant scope of work.
• PDI trained and experienced in inspecting powered access equipment.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Electrical or hydraulic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of the workshop and allocate work to technicians and other workshop personnel.
• Monitor progress against production schedules and communicate delays or issues to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure the workshop is organised, clean, safe and maintained to a high standard.
• Coordinate labour, tools, equipment and materials to maximise workshop efficiency.
• Identify and resolve production, assembly and engineering issues promptly.
• Support the Operations Manager with production planning and resource requirements.
• Supervise, motivate and support workshop staff to achieve high standards of workmanship and productivity.
• Provide practical guidance and coaching to workshop personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and address quality or safety issues where required.
• Lead by example and promote a positive safety culture.
• Assist with induction and training of new workshop employees.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Health & Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Electrical or hydraulic qualifications

Tools

LOLER knowledge

PDI knowledge

IPAF knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Job description

LGMG UK is an oversea subsidiary of Lingong Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd. (LGMG)with business sections covering aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and mining machinery. LGMG has emerged as a significant player in China's construction machinery industry, ranking among the top 100 global construction machinery manufacturers, the top 30 in China, and the top 5 among Chinese manufacturers of aerial work platforms.

At LGMG UK we provide direct machine sales, service, and parts support for our aerial work platforms and telehandlers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Role Overview

The Workshop Foreman will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of the workshop within a powered access manufacturing environment.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Workshop Foreman will lead a small workshop team to ensure machines are, assembled, inspected, tested and prepared for delivery to the required standards of quality, safety and productivity set by the company and the operational manager.

The Workshop Foreman is accountable for ensuring that equipment is not released for delivery until the required manufacturing, inspection, testing and PDI processes have been completed and documented.

The successful candidate will have strong practical and supervisory experience within powered access, plant, lifting equipment, mechanical engineering or a similar environment. LOLER and PDI training/competence is essential, with a strong understanding of safe systems of work, machine inspection and pre-delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Management

• Manage the daily activities of the workshop and allocate work to technicians and other workshop personnel.
• Monitor progress against production schedules and communicate any delays or issues to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure the workshop is organised, clean, safe and maintained to a high standard.
• Coordinate labour, tools, equipment and materials to maximise workshop efficiency.
• Identify and resolve production, assembly and engineering issues promptly.
• Support the Operations Manager with production planning and resource requirements.
• Supervise, motivate and support workshop staff to achieve high standards of workmanship and productivity.
• Provide practical guidance, coaching and workshop personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and address quality, productivity or behavioural issues where required and liaise with the operational manager
• Lead by example and promote a positive safety and quality culture.
• Assist with the induction and training of new workshop employees.

LOLER & PDI Responsibilities

• Carry out and/or oversee LOLER examinations and inspections within the scope of the individual's training, competence and company procedures.
• Complete and maintain appropriate LOLER examination records and documentation.
• Ensure lifting equipment and relevant components are inspected and maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) on powered access equipment prior to release or dispatch.
• Ensure machines are function-tested and safety systems are checked before delivery. Confirm that machines meet the company's required build, quality and safety standards before being signed off.
• Escalate any equipment that does not meet the required standard to the Operations Manager or relevant competent person.

Health & Safety

• Take responsibility for maintaining safe working practices throughout the workshop.
• Ensure employees follow company health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is used and maintained.
• Ensure lifting equipment, workshop equipment and tools are used safely and appropriately.
• Support the implementation of risk assessments, COSHH assessments and method statements where applicable.

Documentation & Reporting

• Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager regarding workshop performance, workload, staffing and issues.
• Ensure relevant documentation is completed before equipment leaves the facility.
• Support traceability requirements for machines and components.
• Proven experience working in a workshop, manufacturing, plant, lifting equipment or powered access environment.
• LOLER trained and competent within the relevant scope of work.
• PDI trained and experienced in inspecting powered access equipment.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to identify faults, defects and safety-critical issues.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communicating with technicians, management and other departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• IPAF-related knowledge, training or experience.
• Electrical or hydraulic qualifications.
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.