Working Foreman/ Woman

Gilmartins; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction business in Swindon seeks an experienced Working Foreman/Woman to manage void property refurbishments. The ideal candidate will have essential experience in social housing, including knowledge of SOR codes, and possess effective time management and people management skills. The role involves supervising teams, ensuring quality and compliance, along with organizational responsibilities. Competitive benefits include a company van, mobile phone, and 28 days of paid annual holiday.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel card

Paid parking

Mobile phone

Career development opportunities

28 day paid annual holiday

Employee Assistance

Hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social housing managing void projects is essential.
• Full manual driving license is required.
• SSSTS qualified - ideally.
• DBS certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage void property refurbishments including site surveys.
• Run and manage sites while ensuring quality and safety.
• Inspect completed jobs and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Social housing management

Knowledge of SOR codes

Deadline-driven

Effective time management

Excellent organisation

High attention to detail

People management

Communication skills

Multitasking

IT literacy

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Working Foreman/ Woman who has delivered void projects in social housing; this experience is essential for the job. The work is on the tools and supervising / leading other trades.

About Gilmartins

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.

The Role

Managing Void property refurbishments including carrying out site surveys, managing tasks / trades / materials, snagging, finishing off minor repairs, changing locks

Working across Swindon, Wiltshire

The ideal person will live central to this area and be willing to travel and work between sites.

• 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 void projects 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 manual driving license not automatic licence

SSSTS qualified - ideally

DBS certificate

Company Benefits

Company Van / Fuel card / Paid parking (business use only)

Mobile phone / PDA (business use only)

Career development opportunities

28 day paid annual holiday (to include bank holidays)

Employee Assistance

Hamper at Christmas

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent