Working Foreman

Lindum; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

company vehicle

mobile phone

Group Personal Pension

profit related pay

employee share scheme

training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Lindum Group's Peterborough BMS division is seeking a Working Foreman to lead refurbishment and minor construction projects in Peterborough and surrounding regions. The role is 80% on the tools, supervising teams, coordinating works to programme and drawings, and ensuring quality and safety on site while maintaining strong client relationships.

Applicants should have trade experience in bricklaying, carpentry or groundworks, a valid driving licence, and ideally SSSTS/SMSTS.

Qualifications

• Trade experience in bricklaying, carpentry and groundworks with understanding of construction trades.
• Able to manage on-site labour and a site team to programme and drawings.
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualification would be an advantage and a current driving licence is essential.
• Role involves travel to site locations in the region and hands-on supervision.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervising minor construction projects such as refurbishments and extensions.
• Manage site teams and on-site labour to ensure high standards.
• Coordinate works according to programme and construction drawings.
• Maintain quality and safety standards on site and liaise with clients.

Skills

Bricklaying

Carpentry

Groundworks

Site supervision

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Our Lindum Peterborough BMS (Building Maintenance Services) division specialise in refurbishment and general construction projects up to £400k, as well as planned and reactive minor works and maintenance jobs in Peterborough and surrounding regions. An opportunity has arisen for a Working Foreman to join our busy BMS team, responsible for directly supervising minor construction projects such as small extensions, internal and external refurbishment works, re-roofs, drainage, civils and tarmac projects.

Requirements

• Trade experience, ideally in some or all areas of bricklaying, carpentry, groundworks and good understanding of all construction trades and techniques to ensure work is completed to a high standard (this role will be 80% on the tools)
• Ability to manage a site team and on-site labour is essential.
• You must be able to manage workload, organise and coordinate works according to a programme and construction drawings.
• Ability to work to the Group’s quality and safety standards. A current SSSTS or SMSTS qualification and other in-date safety training would be an advantage.
• You will have direct contact with clients and responsibility for instructing and motivating site teams, so the right attitude and people skills are essential.
• Full driving licence is essential as the role will involve travel to required site locations in the region.

Whilst supervisory experience is preferred, applications will also be accepted from experienced tradespeople with the right skills, who are looking to take the next step in their career into a supervisory role.

Lindum Group can offer a competitive package with benefits including company vehicle, mobile phone, Group Personal Pension, profit related pay, employee share scheme and opportunities for further training, development and progression.

Benefits

• company vehicle
• mobile phone
• Group Personal Pension
• profit related pay
• employee share scheme
• opportunities for further training, development and progression.

The position is full time (45 hours per week). Hours of work are 7.30am to 5.00pm. Occasional overtime may also be required.

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We appreciate all applications but are unable to provide individual feedback for unsuccessful submissions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals