Workshop Foreman

Job information

Job reference: BH-70528
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Job sector: HGV / Truck
Salary: £48000 per annum
Published: January 27, 2026

Description

Job Title: Workshop Foreman
Location: Crawley
Salary: £48,000k basic
Shift: Monday to Friday Days (Must be flexible for business needs)

About the Company:

Join a well-established and reputable service provider operating near Crawley. The company is known for delivering high-quality vehicle maintenance, strong customer service, and maintaining excellent safety and compliance standards. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced and hands-on Workshop Foreman to lead their workshop operations.

Key Responsibilities:

As Workshop Foreman, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service workshop, combining leadership with hands-on technical involvement. Duties include:

Acting as the main point of contact for customers and workshop-related queries
Coordinating workshop loading and job allocation based on skills, availability, and priority
Providing hands-on technical support and leadership to engineers
Ensuring service documentation and Truck File records are accurate and compliant
Carrying out quality checks on completed work and service records
Monitoring parts usage and controlling costs
Ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed
Completing reports and administrative tasks accurately and on time
Managing staff attendance, holidays, appraisals, discipline, and absence
Coaching and mentoring team leaders to meet service level agreements
Ensuring GDPR compliance and regulatory standards are maintained

Requirements:

Proven experience in a Workshop Foreman or supervisory role
Hands-on technical background in vehicle servicing and repairs
Relevant mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent – commercial vehicles preferred)
Strong customer service and communication skills
PCV/HGV Licence (highly desirable)
Advanced diagnostics knowledge and DVSA standards awareness (desirable)

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary package
Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive team environment
Free on-site parking
Exclusive discounts

How to Apply:

Interested? For more details or to discuss your next career move, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on 07833 490715.

Reference: INDMM

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