Foreman

Plant Foreman - Banbury, Oxfordshire | £40,000 salary, paid overtime & clear progression We're recruiting for an experienced Plant Foreman to lead a busy workshop operation in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of a diverse fleet, support a skilled engineering team, and play a key part in driving standards, safety, and efficiency within a well-established operation. Why apply for this Plant Foreman role in Banbury, Oxfordshire? You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people and long-term development: You'll earn a competitive salary of £40,000 You'll benefit from clear progression and structured career mapping You'll have access to manufacturing training and ongoing professional development You'll receive overtime paid at 1.5x for additional hours You'll work in a supportive, professional environment with long-term stability Key Responsibilities: As part of this construction and plant hire operation, your role will include: Supervising and leading a team of Plant Fitters and workshop personnel Scheduling, allocating, and overseeing maintenance, servicing, and repair work across the fleet Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults Ensuring all equipment meets statutory requirements including LOLER and PUWER Completing final quality checks and testing before equipment returns to hire Managing workshop stock, parts, tools, and consumables Maintaining excellent HSE standards and ensuring full PPE compliance Overseeing staff performance, training, rotas, and working hours Keeping accurate service records, reports, and safety documentation Monitoring costs, downtime, and workshop efficiency for management reporting What we're looking for: To succeed as a Plant Foreman, you'll ideally have: Previous experience leading a workshop or engineering team Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment or plant hire machinery A solid understanding of health & safety and compliance standards Confident leadership and communication skills The ability to plan workloads, manage priorities, and control costs A hands-on, proactive approach with a high attention to detail If you're ready to take the next step as a Plant Foreman in Banbury, Oxfordshire, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a stable role with real progression and long-term development. Apply now to find out more. Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDPLANT Location │ Banbury, Oxfordshire Role │ Foreman Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy