Working Foreman (Carpentry background)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Local patch

Progression

Long-term stability

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Working Foreman with a carpentry background to lead high-end residential sites around Woodbridge. You will supervise on-site activity while remaining hands-on with 1st/2nd fix carpentry, doors, skirting and kitchens, with some roofing, across a local patch.

The role offers permanent employment, a van, and opportunities for progression within a family-run contractor, with a clear path to step up to foreman responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a carpenter with strong 2nd fix skills.
• Experience leading on residential sites is preferred.
• SSSTS certification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities on high-end residential sites.
• Hands-on duties including 1st and 2nd fix carpentry (doors, skirting, kitchens) and some roofing.
• Manage time and standards while working locally within ~15 miles of Woodbridge.

Skills

Carpentry

2nd fix carpentry

1st fix carpentry

Client-facing skills

Education

SSSTS certificate

Job description

Working Foreman (Carpentry background) (BBBH279999) Woodbridge, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum + Van, local patch, high end works

Carpenter Foreman / Working Foreman

£40,000 - £45,000 + Van + Local Patch + Progression + Long-Term Stability

Woodbridge, Suffolk (Commutable from: Ipswich, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Framlingham, Saxmundham, Diss, Manningtree)

Are you a Carpenter looking to take the next step into a Foreman / Working Foreman position, where you will be trusted to run residential sites locally and build a long-term career with a stable, family-run contractor?

This is a permanent position with a well-established building contractor where you will be properly supported in stepping up, while working on high-end residential projects including design & build work, extensions, kitchens and bathrooms, and property maintenance.

The company have been established for generations and are known locally for the quality of their workmanship and the way they look after their team. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of local work, they are now looking to add an experienced Carpenter who can lead on site.

In this role you will oversee day-to-day site activity, manage time and standards, and remain hands-on with 1st and 2nd fix work (including doors, skirting and kitchens), with some roofing as required, across sites within around 15 miles of their office.

This role would suit a 2nd Fix Carpenter with strong all-round residential experience who wants a secure, long-term position, a local patch, and the chance to step up into a Foreman role.

The Role:

• Working Foreman position overseeing high-end residential sites
• Hands-on 1st and 2nd fix carpentry (doors, skirting, kitchens) and some roofing
• Local sites within roughly 15 miles of Woodbridge (Woodbridge area)
• Permanent, employed role working 8:00am - 4:30pm, with optional overtime at standard rate

The Person:

• Experienced Carpenter with strong 2nd fix background and competent 1st fix skills
• SSSTS beneficial not essential
• Good client-facing skills, organised and able to manage time on site

Reference Number: BBBH279999

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.