FOREMAN JOB DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
POSITION: Workshop Foreman
FUNCTION: To oversee the efficient running of the workshop, maximise availability of plant
for hire, work within budgets, allocate and monitor workload of workshop staff,
coach and develop workshop staff and ensure health and safety of all
employees within the depot workshop.
LOCATION: Depot based
REORTING TO: General Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that no more than 5% of the total fleet holding at the depot should be under repair at
any time
Ensure consistent availability of Top 50 items of equipment
Use Smart Office to order parts and spares within authorised limits
All plant and equipment should be repaired, serviced and cleaned before every hire. A planned
maintenance programme should be implemented to ensure that adequate servicing takes place
thereby reducing downtime and repair costs
Plant under repair awaiting parts or delayed for any reason should be separated from plant
ready for hire and clearly labelled with all relevant details which will assist future completion.
Implement and maintain an appliance testing system covering all relevant plant, ensuring that it
complies with all current legislation. Also ensure that an accurate and up to date record is kept
of all testing and that plant is labelled correctly
Ensure that all company vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturers
instructions. A planned maintenance programme should be devised for each vehicle and
displayed on a suitable wall chart
It is essential that complete and accurate records be kept of all servicing and repairs carried out
on selected product groups in the hire fleet, and on company vehicles.
A system for monitoring plant breakdowns should be maintained and regularly assessed
Maintain a system of inspection of all off hired plant to identify damages and shortages that
should be charged to customers
The workshop and yard area must be kept in a clean and tidy condition at all times
Review and establish the training needs of workshop staff and where appropriate provide one
to one coaching
Ensure adequate staff cover at all times by vetting holiday requests and monitoring weekend
attendance. In consultation with General Manager, review staff performance and workshop
efficiency
Ensure best safe working practices are adhered to at all times and that appropriate PPE is being
worn by all staff. Report all incidents/accidents
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Ensure availability of Plant & Top 50.
Meet or exceed budgeted repair revenue
Fleet maintenance within budget
Workshop efficiency, cleanliness and tidiness
Meeting deadlines
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