Workshop Foreman

Scania; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Parental leave

Annual bonus

Loan car scheme

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Branded overalls

Retail discounts

Job summary

Scania’s Avonmouth workshop is seeking an organised people leader to manage a team of skilled technicians. This full-time role demands proactive leadership, clear communication, and a strong commitment to Health and Safety protocols.

You will drive efficient workshop operations and deliver excellent customer service while promoting career progression through in-house training. The position offers a competitive salary from £47,000 with an excellent benefits package including training, bonuses,

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a workshop team of technicians.
• Strong focus on health and safety protocols.
• Ability to mentor apprentices and develop team skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and organise the workshop team, driving productivity and efficiency.
• Be the go-to support for technicians and workshop staff.
• Provide technical knowledge to the team and customers when required.
• Ensure all work is authorised to a high standard.
• Promote high standards on job card write-ups to prevent warranty rejections.
• Mentor apprentices to develop the next generation of technicians.

Skills

People leadership

Workshop management

Health & Safety

Technical knowledge

Job description

Shift Pattern –Monday - Friday 07:00 – 16:30

From £47,000, plus an excellent benefits package, including:

• In-house training provided to support career progression and increase earnings
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a great loan car scheme
• 25 days holiday (increases with service) plus public holidays
• Company matched pension scheme
• 4x basic salary life insurance
• Branded overalls provided
• Discounts on major retail outlets, including groceries

Due to promotion, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Avonmouth branch at the heart of all workshop activity. You will be an organised people leader, with proven workshop experience, who encourages and promotes a team environment. You will manage a team of skilled technicians, providing guidance, support, and ensuring a safe place to work, through excellent Health and Safety protocols. You will be passionate about the efficient running of the Workshop and pro‑active communication, delivering a fantastic service to all customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and organise the workshop team whilst managing productivity and efficiencies.
• Be the go‑to for any support required for Technician and workshop staff.
• Be able to provide technical knowledge to your team of technicians as well as customers when required.
• Ensure all work is authorised to a high standard.
• Promote high standards on job card write up to prevent warranty rejections.
• Mentor apprentices to empower them to become the future of tomorrow.

Closing Date: 22/11/2026

Please note, the closing date for this role is subject to change pending volume of applications.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] , we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working forScaniais not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

AtScaniawe invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute.We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusionisa strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences,weensurewe havethe right peopleand together with an inclusive corporate culture,thisdrivesour business forward.Wewant our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where theyare fromor whothey are, and we stride to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scaniais dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values;CUSTOMER FIRST,RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.