Workshop Foreman

Position: Workshop Foreman

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: £34,000 + Bonus

Monday – Friday

Interaction Engineering is working closely with a leading plant hire company in Bournemouth with a reputation for excellence in providing top-quality equipment and services to construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects. With a commitment to reliability and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a safe working environment.

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking a skilled Workshop Foreman to oversee our maintenance and repair operations for a wide range of plant machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will lead a team of technicians, ensuring that all equipment is serviced, repaired, and maintained to the highest standards. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a dedication to operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day workshop operations, including scheduling, prioritising, and delegating tasks to technicians.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of plant machinery and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and order spare parts and materials as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Train and mentor junior technicians, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including service logs and repair reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate equipment availability and prioritise work orders.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Workshop Foreman or similar role, preferably in the plant hire industry.
• Extensive knowledge of plant machinery and equipment, including hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications.
• Proficiency in computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) is desirable.
• Valid driver's license.

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach George on or email