**Our Business**:
Selwood has developed a specialist pump hire division and is currently the No. 1 Pump Hirer in the UK with an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise and the largest and most modern fleet.

With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK.

Employing over 500 staff throughout its nationwide network of branches, this ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.

**About The Role**:
Selwood Pump Rental branch in Hull are looking to welcome a Foreman / Forewoman to join the team.

This role will be at the heart of the Hull branch, working closely with our Branch Manager and managing a team of Fitters and Yard staff, this role will also bring the individual into daily contact with Selwood stakeholders as well as our external client base.

The Foreman / Forewoman will direct and ensure the smooth running of the workshop on a day-to-day basis, maximising the utilisation of resources, materials and equipment at a mínimal cost. This role will also carry out pump servicing, maintenance, repairs, modifications and improvements as required. To manage the stock in the depot & liaise with the fleet support manager & hire desk to resolve any issues. To organise and monitor the workshop QHSE.

**Main responsibilities**:

- To be a positive and motivational force within Selwoods at all times.
- Developing and maintaining a workshop repair programme for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of hire fleet, sales and customers’ machines.
- Maintain and submit appropriate records and returns as required by the Company or applicable legislation.
- To be responsible for the quality and standard of work produced and for the discipline of workshop/ yard staff.
- Report to the Branch Manager proposals for modifications to machines or equipment.
- Order spares or material requirements required for preventative maintenance, work in hand or repairs.
- Recommend improvements to work methods, systems, procedures and equipment likely to improve efficiency and reduce waste and cost and ensure implementation of those improvements when approved.
- Ensure that all the necessary administration required for the control of work within the department is completed and submitted to the Branch Manager.
- To accept, in an emergency, after-hour telephone calls so as to maintain a twenty-four hour cover.
- To be responsible for all damage charges to clients & other depots/ departments.
- As necessary, to personally carry out work in compliance with recommended manufacturer’s procedures and having regard for own health and safety, Company employees, customers, general public and the environment.
- To understand and interpret work to relevant instructions and technical information available, so as to carry out all tasks in the most efficient and safe manner.
- To manage the stock in the depot & liaise with the fleet support manager & hire desk to resolve any issues.
- To organise and monitor the workshop QHSE.

Qualifications & skills:

- Holder of a Mechanical apprenticeship / degree or equivalent qualification.
- Proven history of working within a workshop / engineering environment
- Previous management of teams in a busy environment.
- Confident self starter, who has the ability to influence and motivate teams.
- Flexible and adaptable

**What we can offer you**:

- Competitive salary
- Eligible for company bonus scheme.
- Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
- 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
- Support for development and training
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- On-site parking
- Hybrid working (i.e. working from home and in the office) pattern
- Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination._