HGSS Foreman

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional highways maintenance provider in Llandrindod Wells is seeking a Lead to manage small teams in the maintenance and construction of highways and street scenes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, and dedication to safety and compliance. Responsibilities include leading teams during winter maintenance and emergency situations, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Ability to receive and interpret detailed instructions correctly.
• Capacity to work alone under pressure and in adverse conditions.
• Commitment to safe and efficient working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams in highways and street scene construction and maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations maintaining safety and clear communication.
• Undertake thorough risk assessments for safety compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to defuse difficult situations

Good organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

About the role

This position is a Lead role across a small number of highways maintenance operational teams, preparing, organising, and leading highways operatives completing routine, non-routine, or larger scale construction, highway works.

Motivate and lead colleagues by example, improve standards and compliance with Risk assessments, Health and Safety and technical highways details.

Take a lead role in the winter maintenance service delivery and out of hours emergency service for highways operations.

About you

• Ability to receive, interpret, and deliver detailed instructions correctly.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to defuse potentially difficult situations when dealing with the public.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work confidently with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to work alone under pressure in adverse conditions and unsocial hours.
• Commitment to safe and efficient working practices, while motivating and driving the team forward.

What you will do

Lead small teams responsible for a wide range of highways, grounds, and street scene construction and maintenance tasks, including winter maintenance, ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Respond to emergency situations (e.g. unforeseen road conditions, assisting emergency services with access), maintaining a strong focus on safety, clear communication, and effective coordination during prolonged periods of adverse weather and unsocial hours.

Use initiative to improve work methods, re-prioritise tasks to meet operational goals, and apply sound problem-solving and decision-making—always in full compliance with health & safety regulations and best practice.

Deliver focused job chats and toolbox talks to operational teams, reinforcing safe working practices and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Undertake thorough risk assessments and ensure all team members understand and consistently follow safety procedures as directed by the HGSS Works Supervisor.

Carry out winter road maintenance services—including precautionary salting, patrolling, road condition assessments, and snow clearance—executed with precision, safety, and efficiency, often under challenging conditions and outside normal working hours. There is no DBS check requirement for this position.

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