Works Foreman (WORK/FOREMAN) Oldham, England

Job Description: Works Foreman
Location: Oldham, OL1, with occasional on-site work
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary package plus overtime, bonus and additional benefits
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Works Foreman to join a busy and growing engineering business specialising in mechanical and electrical services.
This is a hands-on leadership role that would suit someone with a strong electrical and/or mechanical background who enjoys balancing practical engineering work with workshop supervision and team management responsibilities.
Previous supervisory or management experience would be advantageous, but is not essential for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the workshop, supporting engineers, overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring high standards of Health & Safety, and helping deliver excellent service to customers.
Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out hands-on mechanical and electrical repair work both in-house and on customer sites
  • Complete strip & reports, fault diagnosis, repairs and final testing
  • Build and assemble mechanical equipment and systems
  • Conduct site surveys and customer visits to investigate faults and support business development
  • Assist with preparing quotations by providing accurate labour and material costing information
  • Support commercial decisions regarding repair versus replacement
  • Supervise and coordinate shopfloor activities
  • Help manage engineer workloads, scheduling, productivity, communication and training
  • Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, cleanliness and organisation throughout the workshop
  • Liaise closely with sales, workshop and stores teams to ensure work is completed correctly and on schedule
  • Oversee maintenance scheduling for workshop equipment, machinery and building services
  • Ensure company vehicles are serviced, MOT compliant and fully road legal at all times
  • Mentor apprentice engineers and support ongoing staff development
  • Promote the smooth, efficient and professional running of all workshop operations
Candidate Requirements
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
  • Practical hands-on engineering experience
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Flexible and proactive approach to work
  • Full UK driving licence preferred
Desirable but not essential:
  • Previous supervisory or management experience
  • Workshop or service environment experience
Working Hours
  • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
  • Friday: 08:00 – 15:30
  • 30-minute lunch break each day
  • Total: 39 hours per week
Benefits
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Call-out allowance
  • Company bonus scheme of up to 10%
  • Company van provided
  • Mobile phone provided
  • All PPE, safety wear and equipment supplied
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
Training & Development
The company is committed to supporting employee development through regular reviews, mentoring and any additional training required to ensure success in the role.
If you are a motivated engineering professional looking for a varied and rewarding role with leadership responsibility, we would like to hear from you.
 
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