Workshop Foreman / Manager

Path Recruitment Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected plant hire company in Croydon seeks a Workshop Foreman/Manager to lead a team in maintaining and dispatching construction equipment. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and in-depth knowledge of construction plant equipment. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £50,000, plus benefits including career progression, and autonomy in the workshop environment.

Benefits

Circa £50,000 salary

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Clear career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a plant hire or construction equipment workshop.
• Proficient in managing workloads and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to use digital systems for service records.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of plant fitters and yard operatives.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, repaired, and ready for dispatch.
• Oversee servicing schedules and manage workshop productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Knowledge of construction plant equipment

Hands-on approach

Job description

Overview

Workshop Foreman / Manager | Croydon / South London | Excellent Benefits + Career Progression | Lead a busy plant hire workshop in South London – modern fleet, great team, and full autonomy.

About Us

Join one of the UK's most respected names in plant and construction equipment hire. Offering a circa £50,000 base salary depending on experience, this company boasts a modern fleet, loyal client base, and a strong culture of professionalism. As a Workshop Foreman / Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining high operational standards while contributing to the long-term success of a fast-paced, forward-thinking business.

Key Benefits

• Circa £50,000 depending on experience
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Clear career progression into depot or service management
• Full autonomy in your role as Workshop Foreman
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About the Role

As Workshop Foreman / Manager, you will lead a team of plant fitters and yard operatives in a busy South London depot. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained, repaired, and ready for dispatch. A typical day includes overseeing servicing schedules, conducting inspections, managing workshop productivity, delegating repairs, and ensuring all health and safety procedures are met.

This is a newly created role within a growing organisation – you’ll have genuine influence and the opportunity to shape how the workshop runs.

About You

To thrive as a Workshop Foreman / Manager, you’ll have prior experience supervising a plant hire or construction equipment workshop. You’ll be confident leading a small team, managing workloads, and maintaining high standards of equipment readiness. A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to use digital systems for service records and order tracking will be essential. In-depth knowledge of construction plant equipment is essential.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

• Workshop Supervisor
• Workshop Team Leader
• Plant Fitter Supervisor
• Maintenance Foreman
• Workshop Foreman
• Service Manager
• Depot Workshop Manager
• Engineering Supervisor
• Plant Maintenance Lead
• Heavy Equipment Foreman
• Plant Workshop Controller

Next Steps

If you're ready to step into a role where you can take charge, make decisions, and progress your leadership career, this Workshop Foreman / Manager position is for you.

Apply today to join a high-performing team where your expertise is valued.