Joinery Working Site Foreman

Job Specification - Site Foreman (Joiner Background)

Location: Nationwide

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Permanent

Rate: GBP23 per hour CIS

Interviews: 2-stage

About the Role:

Our client is actively seeking a hands-on Site Foreman with a Joinery background and either SSSTS or SMSTS (or willingness to gain it upon starting). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced fit-out contractor delivering turnkey retail refurbishments across the UK - with Greggs and Tesco being two of their largest current accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Primarily on the tools.
2. Supporting and supervising small teams including overseeing M&E subcontractors.
3. Acting as the key site contact - answering queries, maintaining safety & quality standards.
4. Managing inductions, basic paperwork, and risk assessments.
5. Keeping an eye on health and safety standards at all times.
6. Reporting into a Contracts Manager and working alongside other foremen.

Ideal Candidate:

1. A Joiner by trade with experience in fast-track retail fit-outs.
2. Either has SMSTS / SSSTS or willing to complete upon starting.
3. Ideal for someone happy being a "doer" with leadership capability.
4. Able to work nationwide - accommodation and mileage are covered, and there is a company van available from the office.
5. Good communicator, dependable, and proactive on-site.
6. Willing to travel and work intensive schedules with downtime after completion.

Working Pattern:

12-hour days on-site, working through to completion. After each job: 2-4 days off (based on site schedule). Projects are across the UK with active jobs in London, Leeds, Kent, Scotland & Coventry. Bank Holidays may be worked, depending on programme.

Perks & Benefits:

1. Mileage and accommodation covered.
2. Use of company van (from the office).
3. Training and certifications paid for (including SMSTS if needed).
4. Immediate start available - with initial buddying-up period to learn internal processes.