Workshop Foreman / Manager

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

Job summary

A leading plant and construction equipment hire company in South London is seeking a Workshop Foreman / Manager to lead a team and ensure high operational standards. The ideal candidate has experience in supervising plant hire workshops, strong leadership skills, and excellent knowledge of construction equipment. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £50,000, along with benefits such as 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Clear career progression

Full autonomy in the role

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising a plant hire or construction equipment workshop.
• Confidence in leading a small team and managing workloads.
• Ability to maintain high standards of equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervising a plant hire or construction equipment workshop

Leading a small team

Managing workloads

Proactive hands-on approach

Knowledge of construction plant equipment

Tools

Digital systems for service records

Job description

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 GBP50,000 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 GBP50,000 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, or 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.