About the role
The Role
Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact in a fast-paced workshop environment?
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Foreman to join our dynamic Plant & Tool division. If you're passionate about machinery, thrive on team leadership, and want to be part of a business that's growing fast—this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for
As the Foreman, you'll 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. You'll lead a team of Fitters, manage workloads, and drive performance—all 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.
Duties
• 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
• Coaching and developing workshop staff, identifying training needs.
About You
What You'll Bring
We're 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
About GAP and What We Offer
You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting 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 you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application—we'll take it from there.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.
Foreman • Bristol, GB
Training and development courses.An established and steadily growing engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and reliability is looking to strengthen its team.Op... Show more
Principal Operability and Crewing Engineer.Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions.We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art s... Show more
Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a Porter; our client is the UK's largest vertically integrated retailer of fitted kitchens and bedrooms.They are looking for a dedicated individual to jo... Show more
Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.We employ over 60,000 professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide, united by a shared vis... Show more
Orpen Park, Ashridge Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 4QD.Ensure service and repairs are carried out effectively and accurately to achieve the highest possible standards for technical quality within the B... Show more
Principal Dams and Reservoirs EngineerApplylocations: GB.Birmingham - Chamberlain Squaretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-156467### **Job Description**## Over... Show more
Morson Edge are currently seeking multiple Boundary Cell Co-Ordinators to join out client on a contracting basis to be based in Norway.JOB DESCRIPTION The Norwegian All-Weather Search and Rescue He... Show more
M&E Site Supervisor - HV Substations (GIS & SF6 Specialist).Location: UK Wide (National Grid Infrastructure Sites).Contract: Long-term programme of works (initial placement with extensions ... Show more
Quarry Manager Stowfield Quarry, GloucestershireLead.Ready to take full ownership of a high-performing quarry and asphalt operation? If youre a driven Quarry / Site / Unit Manager who thrives on le... Show more
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Wastewater Network Modeller to join their innovative team in Bristol.The successful candidate will provide key technical inputs on various UK wastewater projects,... Show more
Fortus Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Passive Fire Protection contractor for.This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with an immediate start. Show more
Commercial Roofing Team Leader.Newport / Bristol / Surrounding Areas of the Severn Bridge.Commercial Roofing Team Leader.This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll supervise a team of roof... Show more
AECOM’s UK&I Water Resources team provides services to a range of public and private sector clients.The Bristol Water Resources team forms one of AECOM’s UK hubs for delivery of hydraulic modelling... Show more
Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services.Based in the heart of Bristol we have enjoyed success and significant growth, ... Show more
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits.Do you have Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and/or Electrical hands-on experience, looking to further learn and develop your technical knowledge?\n.Join our vi... Show more
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedic... Show more
SR Plumbing is recruiting a Drainage Engineer to support customers across Bristol.The role covers blocked drains, drainage repairs, recurring drainage issues and reactive appointments.We are lookin... Show more
Flood Modeller with Drainage Experience, Civil Engineering – Didcot, Hemel Hempstead, Bristol or Cambridge.Glanville is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from s... Show more
Workshop Fitter – Split shifts – OTE £50k+.This is a new opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Engineer who wishes to operate in a high quality workshop.This company will aid you on your career jo... Show more
Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Blow Moulding Department based in Severnside.In this role, you will lead a high-performing team to ensure operational excellence across... Show more
