LGH UK

Workshop Foreman

LGH UK  •  Manchester, GB (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

We are looking for hardworking and dedicated team players who can share our enthusiasm, experience, and expertise, and most importantly, our commitment to customer service.

Are you a team player, with great communication? Are you motivated and driven for success? Do you bring a positive and committed attitude to work? If you want to join a company enjoying strong, sustainable growth with a people-focused culture then be sure to apply!

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Workshop Foreman within our esteemed lifting company plays a crucial and multifaceted role in overseeing the coordination and technical operations within the workshop. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strategic planning, and strong leadership skills to ensure the efficient maintenance of equipment, strict adherence to regulatory standards, and the fostering of a culture centred on safety and continuous improvement. The Workshop Foreman serves as a linchpin in driving operational excellence and upholding the company's unwavering commitment to delivering superior service.

OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Supervision and Technical Support
  • Servicing, Examination, and Testing of Lifting Equipment
  • Ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory standards
  • Culivating a safety-fisrt culture within the workshop
  • Potential requirement to participating in the breakdown service for maintenance/repair of equipment outside office hours.
  • Ensuring correct administrative completion.
  • Collaborating with various departments to understand the customer requirements
  • Co-responsibility for order and tidiness in the workshop.
  • Any other work relating to the workshop.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Preferably certification up to LEEA (or equivalent) Machines Powered
  • Full Driving License
  • Command of the English language both orally and in writing.
  • Safety awareness and understanding
  • 5 years mechanical engineering experience
  • Demonstrated experience in People Management
  • Ability to prioritise effectively under pressure when required
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Able to travel throughout the UK as required
  • Undertake training courses relevant to your role
  • Able to work outside normal working hours (weekends/evenings)

COMPANY BENEFITS

  • 25 Days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)
  • Potential for a Company Van
  • Quarterly Incentive Program
  • Private Healthcare
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Enhance Family Leave
  • Free parking
  • Free Equipment Hire

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Atherton, M46 9JZ, reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
LGH UK

About LGH UK

LGH, formerly known as Lifting Gear Hire, is the largest single organisation devoted exclusively to providing lifting and moving equipment for hire. With over 30,000 pieces, LGH holds the most comprehensive inventory of hoisting, rigging, jacking, pulling, material handling, and safety equipment.

As the world turns, we lift. It’s what we do and we do it well, delivering the safety, certainty and service you need to get the job done. We combine the highest quality equipment, unrivalled experience, and leading expertise, with excellent customer service to ensure the best solution to meet your lifting challenges. Whatever the location, whatever the load, LGH can take the strain, with unmatched reliability, range and global resources.

MISSION

LGH’s mission is to support customers across the globe with the safest and most reliable lifting and rigging gear, through continuous investment in our people, our equipment, and our IT systems.

VALUES

Honour - Innovation - Respect - Excellence

INDUSTRIES

We serve multiple industries, including construction & maintenance, energy & utilities, petrochemical & pharmaceutical, marine, transport, offshore, water, nuclear, mechanical & electrical, and infrastructure.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Manchester, GB
Year Founded
1970
Website
lgh.co.uk
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