Workshop Lead: Diagnostics, Repairs & Team Leadership

Daf Trucks Uk Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DAF Trucks UK Ltd in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Workshop Foreman with proven experience in vehicle maintenance and workshop leadership. You will supervise technicians, ensure high quality diagnostics, servicing and repairs, and coordinate daily workflow in a busy setting.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a focus on safety and compliance, and the ability to liaise with managers, suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, proactive, practical problem solving.
• Strong leadership to coach and support the team.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Commercially aware with focus on efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and tidy workshop environment.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on day-to-day workshop activities.
• Ensure diagnostics, servicing, repairs meet standards.
• Prioritise workloads and manage competing priorities.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance.
• Liaise with technicians, managers, suppliers and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

IMI qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

DAF Trucks UK Ltd in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Workshop Foreman with proven experience in vehicle maintenance and workshop leadership. You will supervise technicians, ensure high quality diagnostics, servicing and repairs, and coordinate daily workflow in a busy setting.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a focus on safety and compliance, and the ability to liaise with managers, suppliers and customers.