Working Foreman

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Working Foreman to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Ryde, Isle of Wight, you will join them on a full-time, permanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,432 and excellent benefits.

Our client is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients and customers, the Working Foreman position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Company values

Our client take pride in everything they do - Which means they expect all their employees to:

Present a professional appearance at all times

Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times

Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised

Deliver a high standard of work at all times

They have Integrity, built-in

Company Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
• A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
• On top of your salary, you will receive a £140 on call retainer for each week you are on call, and will be paid for each call out you attend
• Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
• Life Insurance
• Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee recognition scheme
• Length of Service Rewards
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
• You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
• Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
• Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
• Refer a Friend scheme

Key responsibilities as the Working Foreman will include:

Carp/Multi

• Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
• To ensure that the quality of work meets the highest possible standards at all times.
• Communicate with the help desk to provide your estimated completion time, materials used on the job and completion details.
• Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
• Respond swiftly to all high priority situations and resolve them efficiently.
• Ensuring the customer is kept fully up to date with all aspects of the work and that they understand any disruption to their day that may arise from your work.
• Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever.
• possible and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and /or Supervisor.
• Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
• Maintain tools, plant and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
• Using your PDA maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary, reporting any difficulties encountered to the Service Manager and /or Supervisor.
• Be willing to work out of hours to the requirements of the client and participate on the call out rota, if and when required.
• Maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times and report any defects to the Foreman/ Supervisor in a timely manner.

Working Foreman

• To forge strong working relationships with Client Representatives and develop new relationships across a breadth of roles within the client teams.
• Quote, when required and complete reactive tasks within the scope & price agreed with the client and agree variations to scope as required.
• Assist in compliance and client audits.
• Assist in carrying out operative observations, quality and equipment checks as required.
• Reinforce the Health and Safety culture by ensuring that company practices and policies are being followed and adhered to by you and others on site.
• Escalate to the SHEQ Team / Contract Manager or Supervisor any serious events or occurrences that need to be addressed urgently and highlight any reoccurring issues that could affect service delivery and performance if not addressed.
• Report any accidents, incident and near misses, ensuring these are completed in line with company policy and in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide escalation as part of an out of hours service, attending site where requested.
• Any other task as appropriate assigned by the Contract Manager or Supervisor.

What the company are looking for in their Working Foreman:

• A trade specific qualification minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Carpentry.
• Must be competent in 2 other secondary skills.
• Full current driving license.
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role.
• Over 5 years trade experience, ideally with residential repairs and project works.
• Managing the delivery of maintenance and repairs and planned works
• Experience preferred in UPVC repairs and maintenance (doors and windows)
• Kitchen and/or bathroom installations - 1st & 2nd Fix.
• Fire-door installation and awareness of associated regulations.
• Being competent within your sphere of expertise.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients Working Foreman then please click "apply" now - We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. They are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.