Foreman

GAP Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company is seeking a Foreman based in Tilbury, Greater London. You will be responsible for the efficient running of the depot, maximizing equipment availability, and leading your team to achieve high performance. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in pumps or power, strong attention to detail, and a valid driving license. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and additional benefits including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee welfare fund

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in pumps or power, ideally at a supervisory or managerial level.
• Sound and current knowledge of pumps or power equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to develop and manage teams within a fast-paced depot environment.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the depot.
• Maximise availability of equipment for hire.
• Allocate and monitor workload of engineers and drivers.
• Maintain equipment in working order.
• Support and develop your team to maximise performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience in pumps or power

Knowledge of pumps or power equipment

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team management skills

Valid driving licence

Job description

Location: Islay House, Dock Road, Tilbury, RM187EQ

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

40.00

About the role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us? The Role: GAP Pump Services provide advice, servicing, maintenance and repair for dewatering and sewerage pump applications including a large range of hoses, settlement tanks and water processing solutions. GAP Power Solutions includes a large range of generators, fuel tanks, cables and MDU/AMF panels power solutions. As part of a fast-paced, busy depot, the Foreman is responsible for the efficient running of the depot including maximising the availability of equipment for hire, allocating and monitoring the workload of the engineers and drivers, and ensuring that all equipment is maintained and kept in working order at all times. As a Foreman, you will be responsible for supporting and developing your team to maximise performance whilst ensuring the health and safety of all employees within the depot workshop.

About You

• Experience working in pumps or power, ideally at a supervisory or managerial level
• Sound and current knowledge of pumps or power equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to develop and manage teams within a fast‑paced depot environment
• A valid driving licence is essential

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We’re looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you’ll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in‑house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee welfare fund (company‑funded social events)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellness (well‑being hub, employee assistance helpline, annual flu jab)

So what next? If you think you fit the profile, we would love to hear from you. To apply, all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we’ll take it from there.

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