Foreman

The Hills Group; Lower Compton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan - dental, optical

Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub

24/7 Support When You Need It

Family-Friendly Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Good attendance credits

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Grow Your Career

Make a Difference

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Job summary

We are seeking a Foreman to join The Hills Group at the Lower Compton site. This full-time, permanent role leads and supervises operational teams to ensure safety and efficiency at the Waste Transfer Station, overseeing fixed and mobile plant and maintaining records and customer service standards.

You will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, while supporting operations and delivering a professional site environment. Experience in waste is preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management to supervise, coordinate and motivate teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Certification to operate mobile plant (e.g., NPORS).
• Experience in the waste industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of the Waste Transfer Station, ensuring activities are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Supervise and support site operatives, providing guidance and maintaining high standards of performance, safety and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, waste management and health & safety legislation, company policies and site procedures.
• Operate authorised fixed and mobile plant equipment and ensure machinery is used correctly and well maintained.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation, supporting waste tracking, reporting and weighbridge activities.
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring customer requirements are met while keeping the site clean, organized and professional.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Attention to detail

Health and safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

NPORS

Job description

We are looking for a Foreman to join our team in Lower Compton. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package.

What is the role all about?

As our Foreman, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the Waste Transfer Station, leading and supervising operational teams to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently and in line with company policies and procedures. You will oversee the operation and maintenance of both fixed and mobile plant equipment, ensuring machinery is used correctly, maintained to a high standard, and supports the smooth running of the waste transfer station.

What you will be doing?

As our Foreman, you will:

Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Waste Transfer Station, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.

Supervise and support site operatives, providing guidance and maintaining high standards of performance, safety and compliance.

Ensure compliance with environmental, waste management and health & safety legislation, company policies and site procedures.

Operate authorised fixed and mobile plant equipment and help ensure all machinery is used correctly, maintained appropriately and remains fit for purpose.

Maintain accurate operational records and documentation, supporting effective waste tracking, reporting and weighbridge activities.

Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring customer requirements are met while maintaining a clean, organised and professional site environment.

What we are looking for:

• Previous leadership and people management experience, with the ability to supervise, coordinate and motivate teams to achieve operational objectives and performance targets.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, ensuring records are maintained accurately and in line with compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills, capable of supporting efficient site operations and responding effectively to changing priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Certification to operate mobile plant - e.g. NPORS.
• Previous experience within the waste industry.

We're experienced, local experts who understand the unique demands of waste management in the construction and demolition sector. Our employees at Hills are our greatest asset. Our talented and committed teams contribute every day to Hills' success.

Why you will love working here:

• Healthcare Cash Plan - dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions + free 24/7 remote GP for you and your family.
• Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub - expert resources to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 Support When You Need It - confidential employee assistance programme helpline (managed by an external provider) and up to 6 free counselling sessions every year.
• Family-Friendly Benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity policies, plus life assurance for peace of mind.
• Generous Holiday Allowance - 21 days (rising to 28) with the flexibility to buy or sell days - All manageable via our employee self-service mobile app.
• Good attendance credits - earn good attendance credits which can be traded in for more holiday days.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money, stay fit, go green.
• Exclusive Discounts - big savings on shopping, dining, gyms, travel, and entertainment.
• Grow Your Career - access to ongoing training and development via our "Learning For All" platform.
• Make a Difference - up to 2 paid volunteering days each year for causes you care about.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - cash rewards when you successfully refer a friend.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen or shortlist applications; all applications are reviewed by our hiring team

About Us

Across Wiltshire and surrounding counties, The Hills Group of companies manages and recycles waste, produces essential construction materials through quarrying and ready mixed concrete, and builds award-winning homes in sought after locations.

Established in 1900 and family-owned, The Hills Group has evolved over the past four generations into a multi-million pound business, harnessing the latest technologies, pioneering major infrastructure projects, and employing over 600 people.

Whether extracting minerals, managing and recycling waste or building new homes, the same qualities of energy, enterprise, affability and confidence with which Hills was founded, still characterise the Hills business today.

Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please feel free to contact us directly should you wish to discuss how we can ensure a positive experience for you.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. During the application process, you will have the option to apply under this scheme should you wish to do so.