Workshop Foreman

Skilled HGV Technician Monday - Friday 06.00 - 16.00

To oversee the day-to-day operation of the Irthlingborough workshop, ensuring the efficient and safe management of all workshop activities. The Workshop Foreman will supervise and support technical and semi-skilled staff, assist in the planning and scheduling of work, and uphold all company procedures, safety standards, and compliance requirements. This role is key in delivering a productive, safe, and professional workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop Operations & Technical Support
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the workshop in accordance with company policies, procedures and health and safety standards.
• Support the Fleet Manager with the effective planning, prioritisation, and coordination of workshop activities.
• Provide firsthand technical assistance, guidance and support to technicians and semi-skilled personnel.
• Allocate work effectively, ensuring available resources are fully utilized, and staff skills and experience are appropriately matched to tasks.
• Supervise workshop staff, ensuring appropriate standards of discipline, productivity (95–100%) and performance are maintained.
• Control access to the workshop, ensuring that only authorised personnel are permitted to enter or conduct work.
• Ensure all workshop systems and processes are followed correctly, including job card management and approved supplier usage.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised and hazard-free workshop environment at all times

Compliance & Safety

• Promote and enforce safe working practices and ensure all workshop areas meet required company health and safety standards.
• Promptly report all health and safety concerns, defective equipment, accidents, injuries, and other relevant incidents.
• Conduct routine safety observations and actively contribute to compliance and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a 100% first-time MOT pass rate and lead investigations into any MOT shortfalls or failures.
• Ensure all scheduled servicing is completed within the designated service weeks.

Administration & Reporting

• Ensure job cards are completed accurately and promptly on the Power Management System.
• Upload all supporting documentation from Tachomaster for completed defects.
• Maintain an accurate daily workshop log covering both Freightroute and customer activity.
• Obtain formal authorisation for all customer work before any work commences.
• Use preferred suppliers for parts and service purchases in accordance with company procedures and cost-control requirements.
• Ensure all billing-related documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted promptly.

Staff Management

• Monitor attendance, working hours and general performance of all workshop personnel.
• Address and report staff performance, conduct, attendance, or disciplinary matters in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure that either the Workshop Foreman or Workshop Manager is present and on duty whenever the workshop is open.

Who are we looking for?

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Enjoy being part of team and helping each other
• Wanting a career in Transport, learn and develop skills
• Solving problems, redirecting /escalating issues, seeing an issue and acting on it to resolve it
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Must provide evidence of skills and training through a CV.
• Must be able to commute to workshop location.

Role Rewards:

• Hours of work Monday to Friday 45 hours per week
• Competitive rates plus overtime available
• Fully Funded Uniform
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with online booking facilities
• Retail Discounts with Hapi*
• Employer Assistance Programme*
• Company Pension

Marked benefits available on successful completion of probationary period.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.

The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £52,569.40-£56,184.70 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wellingborough NN9 5QQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Commercial Vehicle: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person