Workshop Foreperson

At WM Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our safe working environment, our excellent culture of teamwork and our strong family values. We are currently looking for a Workshop Foreman to join our Armstrong Vehicle Centre team at our Longtown depot, previously known as Cumbria Trucks Centre.
This will involve working within shifts/teams in order to maximise available man-hours and to assist as appropriate with diagnostic/product support.
5 hours per week Monday Friday, working dayshift and backshift hours, with Saturday mornings based on a rota along with an out of hours On Call requirement.
Overtime rates, outside of contractual hours, paid at 1.On call allowance of £100 per week, with minimum call out and hours paid
Life insurance
Training and development support
To carry out quality checks of the technicians work to enable good standard repairs are maintained at all times
To assist with training and development of the apprentices including checking and sign off their work
Carry out vehicle inspections and repairs to VOSA standards and in line with Company procedures
Perform preventative and proactive maintenance in line with manufacturers and company policy ensuring equipment is compliant with all aspects of safety and legal legislation in a cost-effective manner. Maintain a clean and tidy work area and ensure all tooling and specialist equipment is checked, tested and compliant in line with company policy
Hold recognised time served training certification within the motor industry or similar engineering background and demonstrate extensive experience of working in the industry after apprenticeship/training completion.
Demonstrate a desire for self-improvement and enthusiasm to learn new skills including attending training courses both in house and external
UK driving licence essential
Class 1 or Class 2 licence preferable