Foreman

Glanua; Waterford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company vehicle

22 days annual leave + 10 bank hols

Monday–Friday with early finish on Fri

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Waterford is seeking a Site Foreman to lead on-site delivery across projects, ensuring safety, quality and compliance on every task. You will work with a team, support the project manager, and drive standards for subcontractors.

A valid Safe Pass, full driving licence and experience in a similar role are essential; a company vehicle is provided. Experience on Irish Water projects is advantageous; the role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with a fully expensed company

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the industry.
• Irish Water projects advantageous.
• Manual Handling and Safe Pass required.
• Basic understanding of health and safety standards.
• Ability to lead, take initiative and solve problems.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in delivering multiple projects on-site.
• Ensure HSQE standards, policies and procedures are followed on-site.
• Be familiar with HSQE management system and statutory requirements.
• Provide coverage for the project manager and manage day-to-day on-site operations.
• Understand project programme and budgets and their impact on the project.
• Contribute to RAMS and safety paperwork and inspections.
• Understand design, specifications and client requirements.
• Drive and maintain standards for all site personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are completed to a high standard and identify defects for timely rectification.
• Participate in site safety inspections and address items identified.
• Provide a positive experience for the client and their representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team player

Health & safety

Manual Handling & Safe Pass

Irish Water experience

Driving licence

Job description

Location: On site / Waterford, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Negotiable salary

Role: Foreman

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Site Foreman HSE Responsibility are outlined as follows:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Be familiar with the HSQE managements system and procedures in conjunction with the current statutory requirements.
• Be available and willing to provide coverage should the project manager be absent for any reason, assuming the role of managing the day-to-day operation of the site.
• Need to be familiar with programme and budgets for the project, fully understanding the impact any overruns will have on the project.
• Have an input in the development of RAMS, completion of safety paperwork including statutory and company safety inspections.
• Understand the requirements in relation to the project design, specifications and client requirements.
• Drive and maintain standards for all site personnel, both direct staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, efficiently and avoid reworks and identify and rectify any defects in a timely manner.
• Participate in site safety inspections, performed by both internal and external parties. Provide input in the closing out of any items identified.
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration, co-operation and respect.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Site Foreman Responsibility are outlined as follows:

• Experience in a similar role within the industry
• Experience on Irish Water projects a distinct advantage
• Manual Handling and Safe Pass required
• Basic understanding of health and safety standards and the ability to embrace the safety ethos of the organisation
• Ability to work on your own initiative, strong leadership and problem solving qualities
• Ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects
• Full Driving Licence.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Fully expensed company vehicle

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