Workshop Foreman - Warrington
Hours:Full time, permanent
Earning Potential - Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate (if productive)
Overview
We're looking for a Workshop Foreman to join a well-established commercial vehicle specialist in Warrington.
This is a leadership role - managing a team of 18 technicians and 2 apprentices, providing technical support, and ensuring the workshop runs smoothly.
Our client is a multi-accredited employer with high staff retention, manufacturer training, and genuine progression opportunities.
If you've got experience leading teams of technicians and you're ready for a 100% off-the-tools position - with the option to be productive if you want - this is the one.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and managing a team of 18 technicians and 2 apprentices
- Providing technical support and guidance to the workshop team
- Ensuring work is completed to manufacturer and DVSA standards
- Managing workshop workflow and allocating jobs efficiently
- Maintaining health and safety standards across the workshop
- Supporting the Service Manager with daily operations
- Assisting with diagnostics and technical queries where required
- Option to be productive if desired - not mandatory
What You'll Need
- Proven experience leading teams of technicians in a workshop environment (essential)
- Strong technical knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles
- Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI) in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (essential)
- Ability to provide technical support and guidance to a large team
- Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Full, current UK driving licence - HGV licence beneficial but not essential
You’ll be a great fit if you're a natural leader, technically strong, and want a stable role with a nationally recognised, high-retention employer that invests in its people.
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Workshop Foreman employer: Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Join a respected independent specialist in Industrial Door Systems, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and technical development. With a competitive salary, personal use of a company van, and a local patch ensuring no nights away from home, this role offers a perfect balance of work and life. The company values its employees, providing opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
