Workshop Lead Technician & Operations Supervisor

NMS Recruit Ltd; Greenford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd is hiring for a Workshop Foreman to lead a busy workshop, planning workloads and supporting technicians on the shop floor. The role emphasizes productivity, safety and quality, with a permanent day shift and a full-time contract.

You will supervise daily operations, allocate jobs to technicians and apprentices, and ensure work is completed on time while maintaining high standards of workmanship across the department.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, IMI qualification, recognised apprenticeship or equivalent technical experience
• A full UK driving licence is preferred
• HGV/LGV, MOT Tester, forklift, plant or manufacturer qualifications would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating the workshop's daily operations
• Planning workloads and allocating jobs to technicians and apprentices
• Monitoring progress to ensure work is completed safely and on schedule
• Providing hands-on technical support with diagnostics, servicing, repairs and fault-finding
• Inspecting completed work and maintaining high quality-control standards
• Supporting, motivating and developing technicians and apprentices
• Prioritising urgent repairs and helping to minimise vehicle or equipment downtime
• Liaising with service advisors, parts teams, suppliers and management
• Ensuring tools, equipment and workshop facilities are properly maintained
• Completing job cards, inspection sheets and compliance documentation accurately
• Promoting safe working practices and maintaining a clean, professional workshop

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Diagnostics support

Safety awareness

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI qualification or equivalent

Job description

NMS Recruit Ltd is hiring for a Workshop Foreman to lead a busy workshop, planning workloads and supporting technicians on the shop floor. The role emphasizes productivity, safety and quality, with a permanent day shift and a full-time contract.

You will supervise daily operations, allocate jobs to technicians and apprentices, and ensure work is completed on time while maintaining high standards of workmanship across the department.