Workshop Foreman

We are now looking for a workshop foreman to join our team in Hemel Hempstead.

Role Purpose:

• Proven experience in a workshop, vehicle maintenance, plant, fleet, engineering, or similar technical environment.


• Previous experience as a Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Supervisor, or similar leadership role is desirable.


• Strong technical knowledge of diagnostics, servicing, repairs, maintenance standards, and workshop procedures.


• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy workshop environment.


• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with technicians, managers, suppliers, and customers.


• Ability to lead by example, remain calm under pressure, and make practical decisions on the workshop floor.


• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.


• Basic IT skills for updating records, job cards, workshop systems, and reports.

Qualifications and Licences

• Relevant technical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, IMI qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.


• Full UK driving licence is preferred.


• Additional licences or qualifications, such as HGV, LGV, MOT Tester, forklift, plant, or manufacturer training, may be advantageous.


• Health and safety awareness or supervisory training is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive, and practical approach to problem solving.


• Strong leadership style with the ability to coach, support, and challenge the team appropriately.


• Reliable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.


• Commercially aware with a focus on efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.


• Committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and tidy workshop environment.

Key Performance Measures

• Workshop jobs completed safely, correctly, and on time.


• Reduced vehicle or equipment downtime.


• High standard of workmanship and quality control.


• Effective team productivity and utilisation.


• Accurate completion of records, inspections, and compliance documentation.


• Positive communication between workshop, service, parts, and management teams.

Monday to Friday, day shift 07.30 to 17.30

Address Boundary Way,
Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire,
HP2 7YU