We are currently looking for a Depot Foreman to join our busy depot in Wakefield.
As a Depot Foreman you will be the liaison between the office and the engineering team and will support the Depot Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the depot.
The role will be predominately yard based, with some field base work as and when required. The role comes with a competitive salary, 25 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Responsibilities include (but are not restricted to) the following:
* Oversee all Engineering & yard staff on a daily basis
* Ensure equipment is prepared to company standards and legal requirements
* Liaise with customers when required in order to resolve any breakdowns or ascertain faults
* Manage engineers’ workload on a daily basis
* Allocate weekly service runs to engineers
* Dealing with suppliers as and when necessary
* Ensure stock levels of spare parts/filters are kept to a workable level
* Ensuring everyone adheres to Health & Safety guidelines at all times
* Working closely with other depots within the group
* Part of an on-call rota providing out-of-hour coverage
Desired skills and experience:
* Generator experience & knowledge – Minimum 3 years
* Advantageous to have experience as a Foreman preferably gained within hire industry
* A strong manager of people, able to supervise a team if engineers, drivers and any sub contracted employees.
* Sound commercial awareness and judgement
* Ability to prioritise work according to the demands of a busy depot
* Full UK driving licence held for minimum of 3 years
* Must be able to work as part of a team and independently
* Ability to communicate with internal and external contacts at all levels
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