HGV Workshop Foreman

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Are you looking for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career? Do you have experience in management or an interest in being a manager and have a qualification as a HGV mechanic? We have a dynamic role for a high performing and experienced individual to join our team in Castlebar. Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with a highly skilled and supportive team, this role will be responsible for our HGV workshop. Role Overview: We are seeking a reliable and motivated Workshop Foreman to support our service department at Shaw Commercials, Castlebar. This role focuses on workshop efficiency and team leadership. Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and support a team of technicians in a fast-paced Renault Trucks workshop
  • Assign and manage daily workload to maximise efficiency
  • Oversee quality control and ensure all work meets Renault Trucks standards
  • Assist with diagnostics, complex repairs, and fault finding
  • Maintain accurate job cards, documentation, and warranty compliance
  • Liaise with Service Advisors, Parts, and Management
  • Maintain workshop organisation, safety, and productivity
  • Support technician development and continuous training
  • Handle escalated customer concerns professionally
Requirements
  • Qualified HGV/Plant Mechanic
  • Experience as Foreman/Senior Technician Or Master Tech is desirable
  • Strong diagnostic and leadership skills.
  • Full clean driving licence.
  • Truck license desirable but not essential