Lindum Group is a family-run business with a proud history dating back to 1956. Today, we are a successful and growing construction group, providing a diverse range of services including new build, refurbishment and maintenance, alongside specialist services such as plant hire, security, roofing and waste recycling.
With more than 640 employees working across our sites, workshops and offices in Lincoln, Peterborough and York, our success is built around our people. We value collaboration, integrity and creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to develop and thrive.
Our Lindum BMS (Building Maintenance Services) division specialises in new build and refurbishment construction projects up to £2m, as well as planned and reactive minor works and maintenance jobs in the Lincoln area and surrounding regions.
An opportunity has arisen for a Working Foreman/Forewoman with a Joinery or Bricklaying background to join our busy minor works team based in North Hykeham, responsible for directly supervising minor construction projects such as small extensions and internal and external refurbishment works in various sectors to include Education, Retail, Commercial and Residential.
Requirements
- Experience in bricklaying to include laying bricks, blocks, and other masonry units to specification, construct walls, partitions, foundations and decorative brickwork, interpret drawings, plans, and specifications or experience in Joinery background in first and/or second-fix joinery, installation and finishing work and carrying out repairs, alterations and refurbishment works. Experience in other trades would be an advantage.
- Ability to manage a site team and on-site labour is essential.
- You must be able to manage workload, organise and coordinate works according to a programme and construction drawings.
- Ability to work to the Group’s quality and safety standards. A current SSSTS or SMSTS qualification and other in-date safety training would be an advantage.
- You will have direct contact with clients and responsibility for instructing and motivating site teams, so the right attitude and people skills are essential.
- Full driving licence is essential as the role will involve travel to required site locations in the region.
Whilst supervisory experience is preferred, applications will also be accepted from experienced Bricklayers or Joiners with the right skills, who are looking to take the next step in their career into a supervisory role.
The position is full time (45 hours per week). Hours of work are 7.30am to 5.00pm. Occasional overtime may also be required.
Lindum Group can offer a competitive package with benefits including company vehicle, mobile phone, cash back healthcare, group personal pension, profit related pay, employee share scheme, discounts at local stores, services and restaurants and opportunities for further training, development and progression.
Most importantly, we're looking for the right person. If you have transferable skills and experience and can demonstrate that you're organised, commercially aware and enjoy working collaboratively, we'd be keen to hear from you.
At Lindum, we believe that a great workplace is about more than the job itself. It's about the people you work with, the relationships you build and having the opportunity to develop your career in an environment where you're valued.
As a family-run business, we take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone's contribution matters.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably skilled and qualified candidates.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
We appreciate every application we receive, although unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates
Working Foreman/Forewoman × 2 in Lincoln employer: Lindum Group
Lindum Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where apprentices can thrive while learning a skilled trade in the heart of Lincoln. With a commitment to employee development, you will receive comprehensive training and gain hands-on experience working on Heavy Goods Vehicles, all while being part of a dynamic team that values reliability and teamwork. The opportunity to earn recognised qualifications alongside practical experience makes this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path.
