WORKSHOP FOREMAN

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Workshop Foreman ready to take the lead in a busy plant hire environment? A well-established hire company is looking for a proactive and organised individual to manage and drive performance within their depot workshop based in Bournemouth.

THE ROLE:

As Workshop Foreman, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the depot’s workshop to ensure maximum availability of plant for hire. You’ll be responsible for managing a team of workshop engineers, maintaining health and safety standards, ensuring efficient servicing and repairs, and driving continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure no more than 5% of the fleet is under repair at any time
• Maximise availability of Top 50 equipment
• Plan and oversee maintenance schedules, service records, and repairs
• Manage workshop staff, delegate workloads, and support with training and development
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop and yard area
• Monitor plant breakdowns and off-hire inspections
• Ensure company vehicles and plant comply with manufacturer and legal standards
• Order parts within authorised limits using Smart Office system
• Uphold all health and safety regulations and enforce safe working practices