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**Role**: Workshop Foreman - Plant & Tool Hire

**Location**: Newcastle

**Salary**: £25,000 - £27,500

Well-established plant hire company looking for an experienced plant hire Workshop Foreman / Workshop Manager to oversee their busy Avonmouth depot.

Workshop Foreman Job Description:

- Working as part of a team, organising, overseeing and assisting in the maintenance of a wide range of plant hire equipment including diggers, dumpers and small power tools
- Leading a team of workshop Plant Fitters / Plant Engineers
- Working closely with senior management and sales staff to become a key member of the team and assist in achieving company growth and professional performance
- A good knowledge of mechanical engineering procedures, hydraulic equipment systems and components, plant equipment, small tools etc.
- Specific product training will be given

Workshop Foreman Responsibilities:

- Ensure that no more than 5% of the total fleet holding at the depot should beunder repair at any time
- Ensure consistent availability of Top 50 items of equipment
- Ordering of parts and spares within authorised limits
- Ensure that all plant and equipment is repaired, serviced and cleaned before every hire.
- Implement a planned maintenance programme to ensure that adequate servicing takes place reducing downtime and repair costs
- Ensure that any plant under repair is separated from plant ready for hire and clearly labelled with all relevant details which will assist future completion
- Implement and maintain an appliance testing system covering all relevant plant, ensuring that it complies with all current legislation. Also ensure that an accurate and up to date record is kept of all testing and that plant is labelled correctly
- Ensure that all company vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. A planned maintenance programme should be devised for each vehicle and displayed on a suitable wall chart
- It is essential that complete and accurate records be kept of all servicing and repairs carried out on selected product groups in the hire fleet, and on company vehicles
- A system for monitoring plant breakdowns should be maintained and regularly assessed
- Maintain a system of inspection of all off hired plant to identify damages and shortages that should be charged to customers
- The workshop and yard area must be kept in a clean and tidy condition at all times
- Review and establish the training needs of workshop staff and where appropriate provide one to one coaching
- Ensure adequate staff cover at all times by vetting holiday requests and monitoring weekend attendance
- In consultation with General Manager, review staff performance and workshop efficiency
- Ensure best safe working practices are adhered to at all times and that appropriate PPE is being worn by all staff
- Report all incidents/accidents

Are you currently a plant hire Workshop Foreman looking for a change or perhaps an experienced plant hire fitter / plant engineer looking for the next move?

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Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.