Foreman

General information

Job description

Foreman

Post description

Foreman

Division

Plant & Tools - Foreman

Title

Foreman

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Location

United Kingdom South West Bournemouth Plant & Tools

Vacancy contact last name

Easton

Vacancy contact first name

Lorraine

Vacancy contact email

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details

Contract hours

40.00

About the role

The Role

Ready to lead inspire and make an impact in a fast-paced workshop environment
Were looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Foreman to join our dynamic Plant & Tool division. If youre passionate about machinery thrive on team leadership and want to be part of a business thats growing fastthis could be the opportunity youve been waiting for.

As the Foreman youll be at the heart of our depot operations ensuring our fleet of diggers dumpers and power tools is maintained to the highest standards and always hire-ready. Youll lead a team of Fitters manage workloads and drive performanceall while keeping safety efficiency and quality front and centre.

This is a hands-on high-impact role offering real career progression in a company that invests in its people.
What Youll Be Doing
Overseeing the day-to-day running of the depot workshop and ensuring plant equipment is consistently available for hire
Allocating and monitoring workloads across the fitter team to maximise productivity and meet performance targets
Leading by example to maintain high standards of safety service and equipment care
Implementing planned maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and repair costs
Ensuring accurate records of servicing repairs and appliance testing are maintained and compliant with legislation
Managing workshop cleanliness vehicle maintenance schedules and off-hire inspections

About You

What Youll Bring
Were looking for someone with strong technical expertise and leadership skills including:
Ideally experience in a senior plant mechanic/fitter role with a relevant qualification or time-served background
Solid up-to-date knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance
A keen eye for detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure
Strong team management skills in a fast-paced workshop environment
A full valid driving licence

About Us

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone with strong technical expertise and leadership skills including:
Ideally experience in a senior plant mechanic/fitter role with a relevant qualification or time-served background
Solid up-to-date knowledge of heavy plant machinery maintenance
A keen eye for detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure
Strong team management skills in a fast-paced workshop environment
A full valid driving licence
About GAP and What We Offer
Youll be joining an industry leader thats growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP were proud to be the UKs leading equipment hire providersupporting projects big and small across construction infrastructure events and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting Survey Pumps Power and Environmental and Event Services.
As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience we believe in doing things the right way. That means:
More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry so you work with the best tools in the game
Remaining fully independent which lets us make agile long-term decisions that support your success
Offering real career growth training and development from day one
Support that values you from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support
Whether youre hands-on