Working Foreman

Niyaa People Ltd; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable maintenance contractor in the Brize Norton area is seeking a Working Foreman to manage repairs in domestic properties within the social housing sector. You will supervise a team of operatives and be involved in various trade-based maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate must hold a valid driving license, relevant qualifications, and experience within the industry. This permanent position offers a £45,000 salary, a company van, and attractive benefits including overtime.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Attractive annual leave package

Specialist tools provided

Qualifications

• Holds a Full UK driving license.
• Time served or relevant qualifications required.
• Relevant industry experience in social housing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out trade-based maintenance & repair works.
• Oversee trades operatives working on projects.
• Act as an escalation point for complex issues.

Skills

Trade-based maintenance

Guidance and problem solving

Supervision

Education

Relevant qualifications in maintenance

SSSTS or SMSTS certificate

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a Working Foreman in the Brize Norton 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 / Other

• £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)