Working Foreperson/Foreman

Ian Williams Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction service provider in Devon is looking for a Working Foreman/Foreperson to supervise Decarbonisation projects. The role involves managing on-site activities, ensuring safety compliance, and reporting to the Contract Manager. Candidates must have NVQ level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision and experience in relevant projects. A UK driving licence is required. Attractive benefits include weekly pay, bonuses, and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Paid weekly with annual pay reviews

Company van and fuel card

31 days paid holiday plus additional days after 5 years

Pension contribution

Life Insurance

Access to welfare support

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 assessment in Occupational Work Supervision or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in delivering Decarbonisation projects is necessary.
• Must possess a valid full UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site operations and ensure all works meet specified standards.
• Provide detailed reports to the Contract Manager for correct costing and order.
• Monitor health and safety compliance and conduct welfare checks on-site.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of construction processes

First Aid at Work

Education

NVQ level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision

Tools

SSSTS

SMSTS

PASMA

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity here at Ian Williams, Plymouth, for a Working Foreman / Foreperson (formerly known as Foreman / Forewoman) to supervise our expanding and dynamic team, covering areas in Devon, Cornwall & South West England.

Reporting to the Contract Manager and the Business Manager, you’ll be helping us to deliver Decarbonisation projects, cyclical & FRA works.

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.

The benefits of working for Ian Williams Ltd

• Paid weekly, with a guaranteed 39 hour working week, and annual pay reviews
• Opportunity to earn more with weekly bonuses based on productivity
• Company van, fuel card and travel allowance
• Uniform and PPE provided, 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
• A range of other benefits including preferred supplier discounts and much more!

The Working Foreperson role

You will be providing detailed and accurate reports to the Contract Manager to ensure the works can be costed and ordered correctly. You will be on-site setting up and monitoring sub-contractors and directly employed labour, ensuring the works are completed to the appropriate specified standards, including checking and signing off all works on completion. The daily site management of team productivity, the regular reporting of this and job completion information is communicated to the Contracts Manager. Health and Safety reporting – you will complete on-site welfare checks, including monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van, and tool/equipment inspections.

What will you bring as a Working Foreperson?

Essential to the role are:

• Minimum NVQ level 3 assessment in Occupational Work Supervision or equivalent
• Experience of delivering Decarbonisation projects
• First Aid at Work
• SSSTS
• Sound knowledge of construction processes
• The ability to ‘lead by example’ and incentivise an experienced, directly employed, and subcontract trade workforce
• Full current UK Driving licence

Desirable skills are:

• SMSTS
• Scaffold Inspection
• PASMA

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 which are 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. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. 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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