Working Foreman

Build Recruitment; Chudleigh; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction contractor in Devon is seeking an experienced Working Foreman – Carpenter to lead maintenance projects in social housing. This permanent role offers a salary of £38,000 per annum with a van and fuel card included. Candidates should possess strong carpentry skills, experience in social housing, and a desire to advance to a supervisory position. The role involves managing a small team, ensuring high-quality workmanship, and traveling to various sites within Devon. This position promises an exciting opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good carpentry experience required, ideally within social housing.
• A keenness to progress your career in a supervisory role.
• Full UK driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance work on domestic properties focusing on carpentry.
• Oversee a small team of tradespeople.
• Progress towards construction management.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Customer service skills

Team management

Reliability

Job description

Working Foreman – Carpenter

Experienced Carpenter Foreman required in Devon to work on social housing maintenance projects, planned works. You will be doing all aspects of maintenance work with a main focus on Carpentry on the tools with a view of progressing into a Supervisory role.

No qualifications required, just a real passion for providing a top service to customers with regards to customer service and trade ability.

This is a really exciting permanent opportunity with a salary of £38,000per annum plus a van and fuel card.

Foreman Day to Day

• Various planned maintenance work on domestic properties
• Planned works – Schools, maintenance, kitchens and bathrooms etc.
• Mainly carpentry work but including other trades too when required
• Managing a small team of trades
• Progressing your career in construction management
• Travelling to different sites in Devon in the work van

Foreman Requirements

• Good carpentry experience
• Previous experience working within social housing
• A keenness to progress your supervisory career
• Good attitude
• Honest and reliable
• Full UK driving license
• DBS will be required

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced carpenter to join a well respected contractor on a permanent basis and kickstart your supervisory career.

Build Recruitment

We’ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We’ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.

From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.