Working Foreperson / Foreman

Ian Williams Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Productivity bonuses

Company van, fuel card & travel

Uniform and PPE

31 days holiday

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Health and wellbeing

Supplier discounts

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd. in Berkshire is seeking a Working Foreperson to lead and support a Void Operatives team on-site, ensuring work is completed to a high standard while prioritising safety and customer satisfaction.

You will supervise trades across plumbing, plastering, tiling and carpentry, produce productivity reports, manage timesheets, and ensure properties are ready for handover. Weekly hours are 39 with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade is required.
• Proven experience leading on-site teams.
• Experience in domestic/social housing or relevant response environment preferred.
• Strong customer service and people skills.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing on-site Operative team, delivering work to a high quality standard.
• 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 with problem-solving focus.
• Address common repairs (taps, leaks, drainage, kitchen/bathroom) and ensure timely resolutions.
• Ensure client properties are ready for handover, managing deadlines and timelines.

Skills

On-site leadership

Coaching

Team supervision

IT reports

Driving license

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a relevant 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 Berkshirearea. 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.

We thrive on offering more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you can truly belong, while being rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.

Competitive basic salary of £42,263with the potential to earn up to £46,319

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, utilisingproblem-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, orrelevant response environment experience (albeit not essential)
• Having a passion for making a difference to peoples homes, you havestrong 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.