Hensall Global is seeking a Shop Foreperson to join our team at our full-service truck and trailer facility in Exeter, Ontario. We maintain and repair all makes and models of trucks and trailers.
What we offer:
- Highly Competitive Wage of $50-$59 per hour.
- Full-time position - Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm.
- State-of-the-art facility with over 23,000 square feet.
- Modern equipment and technology including a 110' service pit, heavy truck tire changer and balancer, wheel alignment equipment, mobile column hoists, all-makes diagnostic software, and high-quality shop tools.
- Opportunity to lead a skilled team in a growing and expanding operation.
- Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan (dental, prescriptions, vision, massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy, etc.).
- Health Care Spending Account.
- Pension Plan matched by employer.
- Excellent Vacation and paid time off.
- Annual work boot, clothing and tool Allowances.
Position Overview:
The Shop Foreperson oversees daily shop operations while actively performing maintenance and repairs on trucks, trailers, and equipment. This role provides day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to technicians and apprentices on the shop floor. The Shop Foreperson helps coordinate workflow and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This position is ideal for an experienced 310T Technician who enjoys mentoring others and taking a leadership role while remaining actively involved in diagnostics and repairs.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily workflow, priorities, and shop activities
- Assign and prioritize work for technicians and apprentices
- Lead by example as a working technician, contributing to daily repair work
- Remain approachable and available to support team members
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical training to technicians and apprentices
- Serve as a key technical resource for diagnostics, troubleshooting, and complex repairs
- Monitor quality of work and ensure repairs meet company, safety, and regulatory standards
- Ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Complete accurate work orders and communicate parts requirements to the Parts Purchaser
- Identify opportunities to improve shop efficiency, processes, and team performance
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment
- Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained, inspected, and serviced
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician Licence
- 310S Automotive Technician Licence considered an asset
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed 310T Technician
- Previous leadership, lead hand, or supervisory experience in a shop environment
- Excellent understanding of trade practices, tools, and shop processes
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team development skills
- Advanced diagnostic, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with diagnostic software and computer systems, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Valid G Driver’s Licence required
- Valid AZ or DZ Licence, or willingness to obtain
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00-$59.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- licensed 310T: 5 years (required)
- leadership, lead hand or supervisory: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- 310S licence (preferred)
- G (required)
- AZ or DZ (preferred)
- 310T licence (required)
Work Location: In person
