Job Title: Workshop Foreman
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Consett
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm Fridays – 6am – 2.30pm
Salary: £35k to £38k + Bonus
Industry: Materials Testing / Engineering
We are looking for a hands-on Workshop Foreman to take ownership of our busy Materials Testing workshop in Consett. This role combines workshop supervision, people management, health and safety responsibility, and practical machining activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the workshop while supporting, developing and leading the team to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Consett workshop, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
- Lead, mentor and support workshop personnel, ensuring effective utilisation of resources and continuous development of team members.
- Take responsibility for health and safety compliance across the Consett site, working in line with company policies and procedures.
- Carry out a variety of hands-on workshop activities including machining, milling, turning, grinding, linishing and processing test samples, picking up samples from other sites
- Coordinate workshop activities including booking work into the MRF system, housekeeping, maintenance tasks and supporting operational requirements as needed.