Workshop Foreman / Manager | Croydon / South London | Excellent Benefits + Career Progression | Lead a busy plant hire workshop in South London - modern fleet, great team, and full autonomy.

About Us

Join one of the UK's most respected names in plant and construction equipment hire. Offering a circa £50,000 base salary depending on experience, this company boasts a modern fleet, loyal client base, and a strong culture of professionalism. As a Workshop Foreman / Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining high operational standards while contributing to the long-term success of a fast-paced, forward-thinking business.

Key Benefits

Circa £50,000 depending on experience
Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Clear career progression into depot or service management
Full autonomy in your role as Workshop Foreman
Supportive and collaborative team environment
About the Role

As Workshop Foreman / Manager, you will lead a team of plant fitters and yard operatives in a busy South London depot. You'll be responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained, repaired, and ready for dispatch. A typical day includes overseeing servicing schedules, conducting inspections, managing workshop productivity, delegating repairs, and ensuring all health and safety procedures are met.

This is a newly created role within a growing organisation - you'll have genuine influence and the opportunity to shape how the workshop runs.

About You

To thrive as a Workshop Foreman / Manager, you'll have prior experience supervising a plant hire or construction equipment workshop. You'll be confident leading a small team, managing workloads, and maintaining high standards of equipment readiness. A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to use digital systems for service records and order tracking will be essential. In-depth knowledge of construction plant equipment is essential. 

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Team Leader, Plant Fitter Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman, Workshop Foreman, Service Manager, Depot Workshop Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Plant Maintenance Lead, Heavy Equipment Foreman, or Plant Workshop Controller.

Next Steps

If you're ready to step into a role where you can take charge, make decisions, and progress your leadership career, this Workshop Foreman / Manager position is for you.

Apply today to join a high-performing team where your expertise is valued