Lead Painter Foreperson — On‑Site Team Leader with Vehicle

Ian Williams Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van + fuel card

Uniform and PPE provided

Paid holidays

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Free legal and financial advice

Free counselling

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a Working Foreperson to organise, supervise, and support a painting team across local residential, commercial and educational projects.

We offer a competitive guaranteed salary of £42,141 for a 39-hour week, with on-target earnings up to £46,197 plus bonus. Benefits include a company van with fuel card, uniform and PPE, holidays, pension, life insurance, and access to legal/financial support.

Qualifications

• Experienced Painter with a proven track record managing projects.
• Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade.
• Experience supervising sites/projects in painting or similar setting is advantageous.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a directly employed trades team on site and manage site labour allocation.
• Manage daily team productivity and report to Contracts Manager.
• Health and Safety welfare checks including PPE, van and tool inspections.
• Deliver regular toolbox talks.
• Pre-work and post-work inspections of works completed.

Skills

Team supervision

Communication

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ 2 in painting/core trade

Job description

Ian Williams Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a Working Foreperson to organise, supervise, and support a painting team across local residential, commercial and educational projects.

We offer a competitive guaranteed salary of £42,141 for a 39-hour week, with on-target earnings up to £46,197 plus bonus. Benefits include a company van with fuel card, uniform and PPE, holidays, pension, life insurance, and access to legal/financial support.