Overview
Workshop Foreman / Manager | Croydon / South London | Excellent Benefits + Career Progression | Lead a busy plant hire workshop in South London – modern fleet, great team, and full autonomy.
About Us
Join one of the UK's most respected names in plant and construction equipment hire. Offering a circa £50,000 base salary depending on experience, this company boasts a modern fleet, loyal client base, and a strong culture of professionalism. As a Workshop Foreman / Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining high operational standards while contributing to the long-term success of a fast-paced, forward-thinking business.
Key Benefits
* Circa £50,000 depending on experience
* Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Clear career progression into depot or service management
* Full autonomy in your role as Workshop Foreman
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
About the Role
As Workshop Foreman / Manager, you will lead a team of plant fitters and yard operatives in a busy South London depot. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained, repaired, and ready for dispatch. A typical day includes overseeing servicing schedules, conducting inspections, managing workshop productivity, delegating repairs, and ensuring all health and safety procedures are met.
This is a newly created role within a growing organisation – you’ll have genuine influence and the opportunity to shape how the workshop runs.
About You
To thrive as a Workshop Foreman / Manager, you’ll have prior experience supervising a plant hire or construction equipment workshop. You’ll be confident leading a small team, managing workloads, and maintaining high standards of equipment readiness. A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to use digital systems for service records and order tracking will be essential. In-depth knowledge of construction plant equipment is essential.
To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:
* Workshop Supervisor
* Workshop Team Leader
* Plant Fitter Supervisor
* Maintenance Foreman
* Workshop Foreman
* Service Manager
* Depot Workshop Manager
* Engineering Supervisor
* Plant Maintenance Lead
* Heavy Equipment Foreman
* Plant Workshop Controller
Next Steps
If you're ready to step into a role where you can take charge, make decisions, and progress your leadership career, this Workshop Foreman / Manager position is for you.
Apply today to join a high-performing team where your expertise is valued.
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