Workshop Foreman in Durham)

4 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Kemp Recruitment Limited Full time

Job Role: Workshop Foreman

Location: Durham

Pay: £20ph / OTE £80k+

Hours: 40 hours a week

Shift: Days

Contract: Full time permanent role

Van and fuel card provided

Lots of overtime available.

Workshop Foreman opportunity:

My client, a well-established company is actively seeking to employ an experienced and qualified HGV Workshop Foreman for their busy depot.

Workshop Foreman duties:

The Workshop Foreman is the direct link between the shop floor personnel and Managment.

Opening and closing of the workshop.

Extra hours required based on work demand.

Drive the required repairs forward from an inspections list to MOT checks and prep.

Triaging repairs based on the teams' capabilities and customer requirements.

Raise the standards of repairs and maintenance, keeping good order of the workshop, and assisting in problem solving.

A varied role that would require a balance between workshop admin, staff direction as well as contributing to vehicle maintenance including servicing, inspections, defect repairs and MOT preparations.

You will be working on an inhouse fleet of circa 40 commercial vehicles.

Workshop Foreman qualifications / experience required:

In order to qualify for the role, the successful HGV Technician will ideally have industry recognised qualifications (NVQ or City & Guilds)

You must have experience leading HGV Technicians and be familiar with modern commercial vehicles to include light and heavies.

Understanding of MOT standards and legal compliance.

Understanding of 6 weekly service inspections and legal compliance to VOSA standards.

Ability to inspire and lead, driving high standards of quality.

Good housekeeping of key documentation.

Knowledge of workshop H&S practices.

Computer-literate.

Full UK driving licence.

Class 1 licence beneficial.

IRTEC trained would be beneficial but not essential.

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