Workshop Foreman - Castleford

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur de la location d'équipement recherche un Workshop Foreman pour superviser les opérations de l'atelier à Castleford. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience pertinente, sera capable de gérer une équipe et assurera le maintien des normes de sécurité. De nombreux avantages sont offerts, tels que des jours de congé supplémentaires, un uniforme fourni et une couverture vie de groupe.

Benefits

25 jours de congés + jours fériés (total de 33 jours)

2 jours de congés supplémentaires après 5 ans de service

Salaire hebdomadaire

Tool hire gratuit (hors consommables et livraison)

Couverture vie de groupe

Programme de parrainage employé

Uniforme complet fourni

Services juridiques personnels à tarif réduit

Qualifications

• Permis de conduire (essentiel).
• Licence FLT (bénéfique).
• Capacité à prioriser les travaux de l'atelier.

Responsibilities

• Planifier et allouer les tâches au personnel de l'atelier.
• Diagnostiquer, réparer et entretenir la flotte d'équipement.
• Développer les membres de l'équipe en identifiant les besoins de formation.

Skills

Leadership d'équipe

Multi-tâches

Priorisation

Tools

FLT licence

Job description

Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 18 Hire It Centres located across the region. In a period of expansion, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Foreman at our Castleford depot.

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd is the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company, serving a wide range of customers across the region.

We supply various types of equipment to the construction and industrial sectors, including plant and machinery. Our large fleet of delivery vehicles can supply almost any requested equipment.

Main responsibilities of a Workshop Foreman include:

1. Planning and allocating jobs to workshop staff daily, and monitoring completed work.
2. Understanding plant maintenance schedules and test results.
3. Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the fleet of equipment.
4. Attending breakdowns when required.
5. Ordering parts, managing purchase orders, receipting goods accurately, labelling stock, and managing storage/distribution.
6. Controlling stock levels of plant & parts through periodic checks.
7. Developing team members, acting as a role model, identifying training needs, and liaising with the Depot Manager.
8. Responding to communications such as emails and phone calls.
9. Supporting and deputising for workshop staff as needed.
10. Reviewing workshop workflow reports, rewarding performers, and addressing underperformance.
11. Maintaining and improving health and safety standards.

Essential skills and qualifications include:

1. Ability to prioritise workshop jobs according to customer demands and seasons.
2. Strong multi-tasking and team leadership skills.
3. Driving licence (essential).
4. FLT licence (beneficial).

Working hours: Monday – Friday (no Saturdays).

Company Benefits:

• Salary dependent on experience.
• 25 days plus statutory holidays (total 33 days).
• Additional 2 days holiday after 5 years of service.
• Weekly pay.
• Free tool hire (excluding consumables and delivery).
• Group Life Cover at three times your annual salary.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Full uniform provided.
• Discounted personal legal services.

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