Workshop Foreman/woman
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting for a Workshop Foreman/Woman based at our Winsford PDi site.
Terms:
Permanent
Location:
Winsford
Reports To:
Regional Service Manager
Hours of Work:
TBC
Salary:
£35k
Additional Benefits:
Overtime, Increased Holiday Entitlement with Length of Service, Recruitment Incentive Awards, Long Service Awards
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Foreman to join our Winsford VMU. Within this role you shall be responsible for supervising a team of Technicians within the service department. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with previous experience in managing people.
Ideally, you will have main dealer experience as a Technician. Your remit as Workshop Foreman will be to ensure that the Workshop Team are fully productive and up to date with modern diagnostic methods, you will also be responsible for providing technical support for the Technicians and ensuring Apprentices receive the required support to become a fully-fledged Technician for both light and heavy commercial vehicles.
The candidate should be a fully qualified HGV Commercial Vehicle Technician with Light vehicle experience ideally with a Class 1 driving licence
In return you shall receive a competitive salary with excellent company benefits and the opportunity to progress your career.
The role is based at Winsford, South Yorkshire.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Carry out routine inspections maintenance service and repairs on franchised and non-franchised marques including trailers to industry standard.
- Carry out a wide range of defect repairs including major unit overhaul.
- Fault diagnosis and rectification using the manufacturers computer system and tooling.
- Complete job cards and service sheets using online systems correctly and in line with warranty protocol
- Coaching and mentoring a team of Technicians and Apprentices
Requirements
- You must have a solid background within the HGV Service sector
- Technical background within the HGV Sector
- Pre-requisite NVQL3 or manufacturer trained
- Must possess the ability to communication well with customer and colleagues across different department, both face-to-face and via email and telephone.
- Organised and methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detail.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Experience of working at a similar level within the Commercial Vehicle Industry
- Ability to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and achievements
Awareness and understanding of Health & Safety
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barnsley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Workshop Supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: PD-ST-WF-B
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Workshop Foreman/woman roles across Purple Dash Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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