Working Foreman

Gilmartins; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned social housing company in London seeks an experienced Working Foreman with a multi-trade background. The role involves overseeing property repairs, managing reactive tasks, and ensuring quality and safety on-site. Candidates must have a full UK driving license, own tools, and prior experience in social housing management. The position offers career development opportunities along with company benefits including a van and paid holidays.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel card

Career development opportunities

28 day paid holiday

Employee Assistance

Hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social housing managing is essential.
• Good understanding of SOR codes.
• Deadline driven with effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing Reactive Repairs including site surveys.
• Overseeing tasks, trades, and materials.
• Running and managing sites.

Skills

Social housing management experience

Understanding of SOR codes

Effective time management

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

People management skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Gilmartins is a family owned and run business; our staff are valued and our ethos is to promote from within. Our Board of Directors mostly started on the tools themselves so have a 'hands-on' understanding of the work we do.

We work in social housing providing Void refurbishments for local authorities and housing associations. Gilmartins are looking to recruit an experienced Working Foreman who has a multi trade background as the work will involve overseeing each property as well as snagging, carrying out minor repairs (changing locks, replacing toilet seats) as required.

The Role

• Managing Reactive Repairs including carrying out site surveys, managing tasks / trades / materials, snagging, finishing off minor repairs, changing locks
• Working across North London and surrounding areas including Islington, Haringey and Hackney.
• Carry out property works validations
• Run and manage sites
• Inspect completed jobs
• Maintain and promote quality and Health & Safety on site

Summary of Required Skills

• Previous experience in social housing managing is essential
• Good understanding of SOR codes
• Deadline driven with effective time management skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• High attention to detail
• People management skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels with all stakeholders
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
• IT literate

Requirements for Job

• Full UK driving license
• Own tools required
• DBS certificate
• CSCS card - ideally

Company Benefits

• Company Van / Fuel card / Paid parking
• Mobile phone / PDA
• Career development opportunities
• 28 day paid holiday (to include bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance
• Hamper at Christmas

Hours

Hours of work are 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday with 1 Saturday or Sunday in 4 required (paid in addition to salary)