Workshop Foreman

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer in Aberdeen is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent, full-time role that involves continuous service improvement, effective leadership, and managing relationships. Candidates must have a qualification in vehicle or plant maintenance, as well as a full UK Driving Licence. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. The employer offers flexible working arrangements and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in vehicle or plant maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of Fleet Management systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Preferably hold a Category C (HGV) Licence.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate supervisory experience.
• Establish and maintain complex relationships.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with audiences.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administration skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Education

Qualification in vehicle or plant maintenance

Extensive knowledge of Fleet Management systems

Job description

Job Purpose

The Post holder will be responsible to achieve continuous improvements in delivery of service and performance of staff, to demonstrate a record of maximising resources and enhancing the quality ethos to ensure efficient and best value. To be an interpersonal and team leader, have the ability to work under pressure to designated timescales and be able to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with a range of audiences. To have an effective influence and negotiating skill and to further develop the existing and new technicians.

Roles and Responsibilities

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience of administration and organisational skills.
• Proven experience of having established and maintained successful, complex internal and external relationships across a range of forums.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively with a range of audiences.

Qualifications

The Post holder needs to hold, as a minimum:

• Time served with a qualification in vehicle or plant maintenance (City Guilds) or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of working with a Fleet Management system.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Preferably hold a Category C (HGV) Licence and relevant CPC or to be obtained within 12 months.
• To cover on‑call rota when necessary.

Employment details

Location: Not specified

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

PVG membership required for roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. The Council will pay the initial PVG membership cost, deducted from the first month's salary.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, please contact [contact information not provided].

Armed Forces

We are a forces‑friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

• Have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs).
• Looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs).
• Aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships).
• Have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship.
• New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships.

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.