Workshop Foreman/woman

Elap has been established for over 40 years and is a key partner of Motability. As a leading brand of mobility access, we specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of mobility products in vehicles, to assist with independence. Our head office is based in Lancashire; from here we operate a nationwide service with over 150 accredited partners to support us up and down the country.

This exciting opportunity is for a Workshop Foreman to join Elap’s ever growing team and will receive many benefits including private healthcare, workplace pension and 25 days holiday (excluding statutory) etc...

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5pm and 8:30am
- 4pm Friday

**Salary**: Negotiable based on experience

We are looking for a Workshop Foreman who has a hands-on approach to all tasks with the ability to fault-find and problem solve in a fast-paced reactive environment.

This will be the perfect role for someone with Foreman experience and knowledge of engineering.

Roles and responsibilities:

- Liasing with the office and co-ordinating the engineers for the daily jobs
- Picking parts and organising vehicles for the engineers to get them out on the road on time each day
- Monitoring engineers productivity against times planned and updating the office and customers accordingly
- Being the first point of contact for any issues the engineers report
- Maintaining a safe and tidy workshop at all times
- Monitoring consumable levels in the workshop and vans and placing orders accordingly
- When the occasion demands, assist with faults and small installs
- Monitoring stock levels of materials, maintaining accurate stock records
- Liaising with management to ensure all relevant quality issues are addressed
- Have good communication and organisation skills
- Have a working knowledge of all aspects of workshop equipment, tools and machines
- Understand the importance of health and safety

Experience in the Motability / Automotive industry would be advantageous, however full training will be provided.

Work Location: In person