Working Foreperson / Foreman

Ian Williams Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cheltenham seeks a Working Foreperson to supervise Void reinstatement and Kitchen & Bathroom refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ 2 qualification, be able to lead a team effectively, and possess a full UK driving licence. Responsibilities include managing daily site productivity and ensuring health and safety compliance. This role offers weekly pay and numerous benefits including 31 days of holiday and a pension plan.

Benefits

Weekly bonuses based on productivity

Company van and fuel card

31 days paid holiday

Pension contribution

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent.
• Full current UK Driving licence is essential.
• Sound knowledge of construction processes required.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations for Void reinstatement and refurbishment.
• Oversee team productivity and quality management.
• Conduct on-site welfare checks and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Construction processes

Leadership

Health and Safety reporting

Communication

Education

NVQ 2 in a core trade

SSSTS qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreperson/Foreman (formerly known as Foreman/ Forewoman) to supervise our expanding and dynamic team delivering Void reinstatement and Kitchen & Bathroom refurbishment works to our clients in Cheltenham.

We want to hear from people who are truly passionate about making a difference to people’s lives and the properties in which they live.

Benefits

• Paid weekly, with a guaranteed 39 hour working week, and annual pay reviews
• Weekly bonuses based on productivity
• Company van, fuel card and travel allowance
• Uniform and PPE provided, at no charge
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), plus an additional 2 days after 5 years
• Pension contribution
• Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Ian Williams
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice
• Preferred supplier discounts and many other benefits

The Working Foreperson role

• Lead from the front on site, carrying out Void reinstatement and Kitchen & Bathroom refurbishment works, while overseeing your team of operatives and assisting with any issues
• Manage daily site productivity and quality, regularly report on performance and job completion to the Contracts Manager
• Health and Safety reporting – complete on-site welfare checks, monitor safe ways of working, PPE, van and equipment inspections

What will you bring as a Working Foreperson?

• Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade
• SSSTS qualification (advantageous but not essential)
• Sound knowledge of construction processes
• Ability to ‘lead by example’ and incentivise an experienced directly employed and sub contract trade workforce
• Full current UK Driving licence (essential)

About Ian Williams Ltd

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

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