Working Foreperson / Foreman

Ian Williams Ltd; Godalming; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company van

Travel expenses

31 days holiday

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd is seeking a Working Foreperson to lead an on-site team in the Waverley area, coordinating multi-trade repairs and ensuring high-quality delivery. You will supervise a Void Operatives team, manage timesheets, and engage with clients to maintain excellent service standards.

Role emphasises Health and Safety, on-site support, and timely handovers. A valid UK driving license is required, with DBS checks and commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade.
• Experience leading an on-site team to deliver high-quality work.
• Desirable: experience in domestic/social housing or response environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a successful, high performing Operative team, on-site to deliver high quality work.
• Produce and review productivity reports, confirm weekly timesheets and engage with customers and the client.
• Undertake multi-trade tasks (plumbing, plastering, tiling, carpentry) in domestic settings, using problem-solving.
• Ensure client properties are ready for handover, meet deadlines and manage timeframes for smooth transitions.

Skills

On-site leadership

Customer service

Multi-trade knowledge

Driving license

Education

NVQ Level 2 in trade

Job description

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreperson to join our Response and Maintenance team based in the Waverley area. In this role, you will be responsible for organising, supervising, and providing ongoing support to a team of Void Operatives, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Competitive basic salary of £44,433 with the potential to earn up to £48,489

Your Hard Work Will Always Be Recognised And Rewarded

• Weekly pay with a guaranteed 39 hour week and annual reviews
• Productivity bonuses, plus call out and overtime pay
• Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension contributions to support your future
• Life Insurance, covering you on and off site
• Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity
• Additional perks like supplier discounts and more!

The Working Foreperson Role

We’re committed to keeping you safe, happy and supported, therefore Health and Safety is paramount throughout the responsibilities of this role, for you, us, and the customer.

• Lead, coach and develop a successful, high performing Operative team, supporting them on site to deliver work to a high quality standard
• Utilise your IT skills, by producing and reviewing productivity reports, confirming weekly timesheets and engaging with customers and the client
• Undertaking multi trade work including jobs such as plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, and carpentry repair works in a domestic setting, utilising problem-solving capabilities.
• Typical repairs can include broken taps, leaking pipes, drainage unblocks, and general kitchen and bathroom repair work
• You will be responsible for ensuring our clients properties are ready for handover, working to deadlines and managing timeframes to ensure transitions run smoothly

What You Will Bring As a Working Foreperson

• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading an on site team
• Ideally experience of working within a domestic / social housing environment, or relevant response environment experience (albeit not essential)
• Having a passion for making a difference to peoples homes, you have strong values in delivering exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy working with people
• Driving license, with eligibility to drive in the UK

About Ian Williams Ltd

Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.

Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.

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

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