Workshop Foreman

Opportunity : Workshop Foreman Location : Southampton Salary : £45,000 – £55,000 per annum We are proud to be partnering with a well-established national equipment rental business as they expand their operational leadership team in their Southampton depot. About the Role : This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the depot workshop. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the maintenance, repair, and inspection of a broad range of plant and tool equipment, while supervising a team of fitters and yard staff. Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee all workshop operations including tool and plant servicing, maintenance, repair, and inspection.
• Supervise and lead workshop fitters and yard teams.
• Ensure depot KPIs are met consistently and effectively.
• Coordinate with the transport team to ensure plant availability for upcoming hires.
• Ensure accurate stock control and conduct regular stock takes.
• Identify and charge out customer damage from off-hired equipment.
• Support repairs including electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and petrol systems.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture within the depot.
• Attend off-site breakdowns where required.
• Manage service paperwork and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Order parts through the internal purchasing system and coordinate warranty repairs with suppliers.
• Participate in ong...