Foreman - Construction

Upfront Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist environmental contractor is seeking a Foreman to lead wastewater treatment installation projects across Cumbria. You will manage a small team, operate excavators, and ensure health and safety compliance. The role offers a salary between £42,000 and £45,000, along with perks such as a company van, pension, and travel allowances. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Company van (Mercedes Sprinter)

Company pension

Additional leave

Paid travel costs

Food allowance for nights away

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with no recent endorsable offences.
• Strong background in groundworks, particularly excavation.
• Experience managing small teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in installing wastewater treatment plants.
• Operate plant machinery and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Communicate effectively with team and management.

Skills

Team management

Groundworks knowledge

Health and safety compliance

Effective communication

Tools

Excavators

Dumpers

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Foreman (Wastewater Treatment Installation)
Location: Penrith / Carlisle working across Cumbria
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

About the Company

We are working with a specialist environmental contractor who are leading the way in wastewater treatment solutions. Their work makes a genuine difference, protecting rivers, streams and communities by upgrading outdated septic systems to modern treatment plants. With strong contracts in place across Cumbria and now seek an experienced Foreman to take charge of installation projects.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £42k to £45k per year DOE
• Company van (Mercedes Sprinter) provided
• Company pension and additional leave
• Paid travel costs
• Food allowance for nights away
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that protect the environment
• Immediate start available

The Role

As Foreman, you will lead a small team responsible for installing domestic wastewater treatment plants throughout Cumbria. This is a hands-on role where you will operate excavators and dumpers, manage groundwork activities, oversee health and safety on site, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

You will be the first point of contact on site, liaising with your team, senior management, and occasionally clients. Typical projects last around one week, running Monday to Friday, with some longer schemes where necessary. Occasional overnight stays will be required (with allowances paid).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small site team (typically 1-3 operatives)
• Oversee excavation, trenching, and installation of treatment plants
• Operate plant machinery including excavators and dumpers
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at all times
• Communicate effectively with management and site staff
• Drive company vehicles between sites (Cumbria-wide coverage)
• Maintain tidy and professional sites upon completion

Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence (maximum 6 points, no recent endorsable offences)
• Good level of fitness and stamina for outdoor manual work
• Strong background in groundworks, including safe excavation up to 3m depth
• Experience managing small teams on site
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Clean work record with no criminal convictions

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Some nights away (allowances provided)