Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 18 Hire It Centres located across the region. In a period of expansion, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Foreman at our Castleford depot.
Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd is the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 18 Hire It Centres across the region.
Our Workshop Foreman is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing workshop operations, inspecting, repairing, and servicing a wide range of tools, plant, and access machinery.
The main responsibilities of a Workshop Foreman include:
* Planning and allocating jobs to workshop staff daily, and monitoring completed work.
* Understanding plant maintenance schedules and test results.
* Inspecting, servicing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the equipment fleet.
* Attending breakdowns when required.
* Ordering parts and managing the purchase order process, receipting goods accurately, labelling stock, and managing storage/distribution.
* Controlling stock levels of plant & parts through periodic checks.
* Developing team members, acting as a role model, identifying training needs, and liaising with the Depot Manager.
* Responding to communications (emails, phone calls) as required.
* Supporting workshop staff as a deputy and team leader.
* Reviewing weekly and monthly workshop workflow reports, rewarding performers, and addressing underperformance.
* Maintaining and improving Health and Safety standards.
Requirements for a Workshop Foreman:
* Ability to prioritize workshop jobs according to customer demands and seasonal needs.
* Ability to multi-task effectively.
* Strong team-building and leadership skills.
* FLT Licence would be advantageous.
* Driving Licence is essential.
Working hours: Monday – Friday (No Saturdays).
Company benefits include:
* Salary depending on experience.
* 25 days plus statutory holidays (33 days total).
* Additional 2 days holiday after 5 years of service.
* Weekly pay.
* Free tool hire for employees (excluding consumables and delivery).
* Group Life Cover at three times your annual salary.
* Employee Referral Scheme.
* Full uniform provided.
* Discounted personal legal services.
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