Workshop Foreman

Job Title: Depot Foreman (Engineer)

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £17 - £20 per hour

Neos Engineering are partnered with a busy, well‑established depot in Wakefield looking to recruit a skilled Depot Foreman/Engineer to lead their engineering and yard teams.

The Role: As Depot Foreman, you will be the vital link between the office and engineering team, supporting the Depot Manager with daily depot operations. Your main focus will be managing and supervising engineering and yard staff, ensuring all equipment meets company and legal standards, and coordinating engineers’ workloads including service runs. You’ll also liaise directly with customers to resolve breakdowns or faults, maintain stock levels of spare parts, manage supplier relationships, and uphold strict Health & Safety compliance.

The role is predominantly yard‑based, with some field work, and includes participation in an on‑call rota with occasional evenings and weekends.

The Candidate: You will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with generators and plant equipment, ideally within the hire industry. Strong people management skills are essential, as you’ll be supervising engineers, drivers, and subcontractors. You’ll demonstrate excellent organisational abilities, commercial awareness, and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment. A full UK driving licence (minimum 3 years held) is required, and a forklift licence is desirable (training can be provided).

You must be a proactive team player who can also work independently and maintain excellent communication with internal and external contacts at all levels, ensuring outstanding customer service.

The Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £17 - £20
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Supportive and safety‑focused working environment

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role.