Boston - Workshop Foreman

Thompson Commercials Ltd; Boston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major commercial vehicle service provider in Boston is seeking a Workshop Foreman to oversee the workshop operations. You will supervise technicians, ensure high-quality services, and maintain safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge of commercial vehicles and prior supervisory experience in a workshop. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Great on-site facilities

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company health cash plan

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in this role or a similar role (3 years ideally).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support technicians and apprentices.
• Carry out diagnostic work, repairs, servicing and inspections.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with daily workload allocation.
• Liaise with Parts Department for parts availability.
• Monitor job progress and update managers.
• Maintain workshop equipment.
• Lead by example maintaining professionalism.
• Support implementation of new working practices.
• Ensure tools are properly maintained and stored.
• Comply with safety policies.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of commercial vehicles

Supervisory or team leader experience within a workshop environment

Good communication and organisational skills

Problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach

Basic IT literacy and familiarity with DMS systems

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

We are now seeking a Workshop Foreman to join our Boston depot. This role is crucial in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the workshop, providing hands-on technical support, supervising and developing a team of technicians and apprentices, and ensuring the highest quality of service and repair work is achieved. The Workshop Foreman will act as a key link between the Service Manager, technicians, and other departments, ensuring productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction at all times.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support technicians and apprentices, providing guidance, coaching and technical assistance where required.
• Carry out diagnostic work, repairs, servicing and inspections to a high standard, ensuring manufacturer and warranty guidelines are followed.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with customer expectations.
• Assist with the allocation and planning of daily workload to maximise productivity and resource efficiency.
• Liaise with the Parts Department to ensure parts availability is aligned with workshop requirements.
• Monitor job progress and update Service/Depot Managers on outstanding or delayed work.
• Maintain workshop equipment through regular checks and report any issues promptly.
• Lead by example, maintaining professionalism, quality standards, and compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Support the implementation of new working practices and processes to improve efficiency.
• Ensure tools, equipment and materials are properly maintained, stored, and safeguarded.
• Comply with Thompson Commercials Safety Policy and other relevant health and safety guidance.
• Perform other reasonable duties consistent with the nature of the role and level of responsibility.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial vehicles.
• Proven experience in this role or a similar role (3 years ideally).
• Supervisory or team leader experience within a workshop environment (essential).
• Good communication and organisational skills (essential).
• Problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach (essential).
• Basic IT literacy and familiarity with DMS systems (essential).
• Full Driving Licence (essential).

Benefits

• Great on-site facilities
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company health cash plan (after qualifying period) – covering costs such as optician, dentist, physio etc.
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Training & development opportunities – in-house and manufacturer-led, keeping you at the forefront of industry developments

How to apply

Sound like the job for you? To apply, send your CV to [e-mail]