Working Foreperson

Ian Williams Ltd.; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid holiday

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Legal and financial advice

Counselling through Lighthouse Charity

PDA to manage work

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd. is seeking a Working Foreperson to lead a trades team on residential wet room, kitchen and bathroom projects across the West Midlands, including Coventry, Warwick, Birmingham and Leicester. You will supervise day-to-day site activities, ensuring safety and high-quality workmanship.

The role requires prior foreman-level experience, a Level 2 NVQ in a core trade, and a CSCS Gold Card. A driving licence is essential; SSSTS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Foreman or Foreperson, or as a Multi Operative with supervisory experience.
• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in a core trade such as carpentry/plumbing/multi-trade — essential.
• CSCS Gold Card preferred; SSSTS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site trade team across wet room, kitchen and bathroom fitting projects.
• Manage labour and daily productivity; report progress to Contracts Manager.
• Oversee health and safety checks, PPE, vans, tools and equipment.
• Deliver regular toolbox talks; manage pre- and post-work inspections.

Skills

Leadership

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 NVQ in core trade

CSCS Gold Card

SSSTS qualification

Job description

Founded in 1946, we are a privately owned property services company delivering high-quality, innovative painting, planned investment, refurbishment and repair services to private- and public-sector customers nationwide.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Working Foreperson (previously known as Foreman) to join our Capital / Planned Maintenance team working across the West Midlands. Typical locations include Coventry , Warwick and Birmingham , with occasional work in Leicester.

Our work makes a real difference. Operating in social housing and local authority residential settings, we offer long-term job security, meaningful career investment and the stability of secured frameworks and contracts.

As a Working Foreperson, you will work as a skilled trade operative on residential wet room, kitchen and bathroom fitting projects. You will also oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard possible.

Benefits

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:

• A competitive basic salary of £40,093 for a 39-hour working week

• On-target earnings of up to £44,149, including bonus, travel and fare allowance

• A company van and fuel card, plus travel expenses

• Uniform and PPE provided at no cost, plus a PDA to help you manage your work effectively

• Paid holiday, pension contributions and life insurance

• Free legal and financial advice, as well as free counselling through the Lighthouse Charity

Our tradespeople don’t just join us — they stay with us. We don’t simply talk about career development; we live it. Find out more in “Life at Ian Williams” below.

The Working Foreperson Role

• Work on the tools as part of a team completing wet room, kitchen and bathroom fitting projects, while supervising a directly employed trades team
• Manage trade labour and team productivity each day, regularly reporting progress and job completion information to the Contracts Manager
• Take responsibility for health and safety checks and reporting, including monitoring safe working practices, PPE, vans, tools and equipment
• Deliver regular toolbox talks
• Complete pre-work inspections and site set-ups, followed by post-inspections of completed work

What you will bring as a Working Foreperson

• Experience as a Foreman or Foreperson, or as a Multi Operative with supervisory experience, together with a proven track record of managing social housing or similar sites
• A minimum Level 2 NVQ, or equivalent, in a core trade such as carpentry, plumbing or multi-trade — essential. Specific experience fitting wet rooms is highly desirable
• An SSSTS qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential
• A CSCS Gold Card (Skilled Worker or Supervisor) is preferred

• The ability to lead by example and motivate an experienced directly employed and subcontracted trade workforce
• Confidence using IT systems, or a willingness to learn with training and support
• A full, current UK driving licence, which is essential for the Working Foreperson role

Life at Ian Williams

Working atIan Williams means stability,safetyand the chance togo further with us. Ouremployeesbenefitfromlong-termsecured work,due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

We strive to createa strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.

Our Trades community hasan average length of service of 4.5 years.You’llbe joiningacompany where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, andwe’llsupport your development both on and off the tools. We are proud ourTradespeoplehave been promoted to Business and General Managers.Don’tapply for a job, apply for a career!