Working Foreman

Niyaa People Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance contractor is seeking an experienced Working Foreman in High Wycombe. You will oversee trades operatives, conduct maintenance in social housing, and manage tasks effectively. A valid UK driving license and relevant industry experience are required. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 along with benefits including a company van and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Attractive annual leave package

Overtime and call out available

Specialist tools provided

Permanent employment

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK driving license.
• Experience in social housing sector is required.
• Must be willing to do call outs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade-based maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise and support operatives.
• Manage work completion and monitor materials.

Skills

Supervising trade operatives

Fault diagnosis

Trade-based maintenance

Problem resolution

Education

Relevant qualifications or time served

Valid SSSTS or SMSTS certificate

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a Working Foreman in the High Wycombe area to join a well-established maintenance contractor on a permanent basis. This role will be carrying out repairs in domestic properties within the social housing sector, whilst also supervising a team of operatives.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out trade-based maintenance & repair works including carpentry, plumbing, tiling, patch plastering etc
• Support operatives in diagnosing faults and selecting appropriate remedial actions, offering guidance based on experience and best practices
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, making informed decisions to resolve problems and prevent recurrence
• Overseeing trades operatives working on the bathroom stream
• Managing work completion
• Monitoring materials
• Reporting to the office with photos of any issues on site

Requirements / Qualifications

• Holds a Full UK driving license
• Be time served or have relevant qualifications
• Holds a valid SSSTS or SMSTS certificate
• Have relevant industry experience within social housing
• Have their own tools
• Be willing to do call outs

Benefits / Salary

• £45,000 base salary
• Company van & fuel card
• Attractive annual leave package
• Overtime and call out available
• Specialist tools provided
• Permanent employment
• Various other company benefits

If you are interested in this Working Foreman role, please apply online or call Alex on (phone number removed)