Foreman / Forewoman

Selwood Pump Rental branch in Birmingham are looking to welcome a Foreman / Forewoman to join the team.
- This role will be at the heart of the Bristol branch, working closely with our Branch Manager and managing a team of Fitters, Electricians 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 (staff skills), 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**:
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- Competitive salary
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Pension scheme (contributory salary sacrifice)
- 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
- Support development and training
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Free on site parking

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**Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.