Automotive Workshop Foreman

Derby - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description:

A Workshop Foreman at UPS (often referred to as aMech 3/Foremanin the automotive facility) isa key leadership role responsible for the daily operation of the automotive workshop ensuring the maintenance and repair of the package delivery fleet. They lead a team of technicians ensuring safety efficiency and compliance with all legislative maintenance and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:Lead and motivate a team of technicians prioritizing work orders and fostering a collaborative safe work environment.
Fleet Maintenance:Oversee the repair and maintenance of a large fleet of package vehicles ensuring they are safe reliable and compliant with all regulations.
Workshop Operations:Manage day-to-day operations including scheduling inventory and stock control while following established maintenance methods.
Quality Control:Perform and inspect repairs to ensure high-quality standards are met.
Compliance:Maintain accurate records of maintenance and ensure all work adheres to safety and legal requirements.
Training & Development:Mentor and train junior technicians and participate in ongoing company training including for electric vehicles.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical Experience:A City and Guilds qualification in vehicle mechanics (or equivalent) and experience with commercial vehicles particularly LGVs (Large Goods Vehicles).
Leadership Skills:Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role.
Licensing:A full UK driving license held for at least 2 years is required; an LGV Class 1 license is highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance diagnostics and DVSA standards.
Computer Skills:Basic literacy skills for maintaining online records and using diagnostic equipment.
Attributes:A flexible friendly and energetic attitude with the ability to work under pressure.

What UPS Offers

Salary & Premium:Competitive salary 41392 with additional shift premiums for night work (e.g. 4.98 per hour).
Benefits:Company pension scheme life assurance holiday pay and a general tool allowance.
Development:Opportunities for HGV license upgrades and potential for a Workshop Manager Qualification.
Culture:A promotion from within policy with long-term career growth.

Typical Working Conditions

Day shift working hours.
Clean safe working environment with full PPE provided.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.

Before you apply to a job select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities experience our rewarding culture and work with talented teams that help you become ...

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Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:Lead and motivate a team of technicians prioritizing work orders and fostering a collaborative safe work environment.
Fleet Maintenance:Oversee the repair and maintenance of a large fleet of package vehicles ensuring they are safe reliable and compliant with all regulations.
Workshop Operations:Manage day-to-day operations including scheduling inventory and stock control while following established maintenance methods.
Quality Control:Perform and inspect repairs to ensure high-quality standards are met.
Compliance:Maintain accurate records of maintenance and ensure all work adheres to safety and legal requirements.
Training & Development:Mentor and train junior technicians and participate in ongoing company training including for electric vehicles.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical Experience:A City and Guilds qualification in vehicle mechanics (or equivalent) and experience with commercial vehicles particularly LGVs (Large Goods Vehicles).
Leadership Skills:Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role.
Licensing:A full UK driving license held for at least 2 years is required; an LGV Class 1 license is highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance diagnostics and DVSA standards.
Computer Skills:Basic literacy skills for maintaining online records and using diagnostic equipment.
Attributes:A flexible friendly and energetic attitude with the ability to work under pressure.

What UPS Offers

Salary & Premium:Competitive salary 41392 with additional shift premiums for night work (e.g. 4.98 per hour).
Benefits:Company pension scheme life assurance holiday pay and a general tool allowance.
Development:Opportunities for HGV license upgrades and potential for a Workshop Manager Qualification.
Culture:A promotion from within policy with long-term career growth.

Typical Working Conditions

Day shift working hours.
Clean safe working environment with full PPE provided.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.

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