Workshop Foreman - Powered Hoisting Equipment

LGH Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifting and engineering company in Manchester is seeking a Workshop Foreman to oversee technical operations and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of mechanical engineering experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers a salary of £40,000 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, a potential company van, and 26 days of annual leave. Willingness to work outside normal hours and travel across the UK is essential.

Benefits

26 Days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)

Potential for a Company Van

Quarterly Incentive Program

Private Healthcare

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Family Leave

Free parking

Free Equipment Hire

Qualifications

• 5 years of mechanical engineering experience required.
• Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure.
• Able to travel throughout the UK as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide technical support in the workshop.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for equipment.
• Foster a safety-first culture within the workshop.

Skills

People Management

Mechanical Engineering

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Safety Awareness

Education

LEEACertification or equivalent

Full Driving License

Job description

We are looking for hardworking and dedicated team players who can share our enthusiasm, experience, and expertise, and most importantly, our commitment to customer service.

Are you a team player, with great communication? Are you motivated and driven for success? Do you bring a positive and committed attitude to work? If you want to join a company enjoying strong, sustainable growth with a people-focused culture then be sure to apply!

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Workshop Foreman within our esteemed lifting company plays a crucial and multifaceted role in overseeing the coordination and technical operations within the workshop. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strategic planning, and strong leadership skills to ensure the efficient maintenance of equipment, strict adherence to regulatory standards, and the fostering of a culture centred on safety and continuous improvement. The Workshop Foreman serves as a linchpin in driving operational excellence and upholding the company's unwavering commitment to delivering superior service.

OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision and Technical Support
• Servicing, Examination, and Testing of Lifting Equipment
• Ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory standards
• Cultivating a safety-first culture within the workshop
• Potential requirement to participate in the breakdown service for maintenance/repair of equipment outside office hours.
• Ensuring correct administrative completion.
• Collaborating with various departments to understand the customer requirements
• Co-responsibility for order and tidiness in the workshop.
• Any other work relating to the workshop.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Preferably certification up to LEEA (or equivalent) Machines Powered
• Full Driving License
• Command of the English language both orally and in writing.
• Safety awareness and understanding
• 5 years mechanical engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in People Management
• Ability to prioritise effectively under pressure when required
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Able to travel throughout the UK as required
• Undertake training courses relevant to your role
• Able to work outside normal working hours (weekends / evenings)

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 26 Days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)
• Potential for a Company Van
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhance Family Leave
• Free parking
• Free Equipment Hire

Salary

£40,000.00 per annum

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute / relocate

Atherton, M46 9JZ, reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)