Working Foreperson

Due to company growth we are looking for an experienced Working Foreperson with Joinery experience who is hard working, reliable and takes pride in the work they do. You must also have excellent customer service skills as we pride ourselves on delivering high quality workmanship along with building great relationships with our clients who are both Commercial and Residential.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Reporting to the Contracts Manager the Working Foreperson (Joiner) will be responsible for supervising building projects both High End Residential and Commercial.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Supervisor

Ensuring a consistently high standard of work is produced in accordance with specification and quality standards through regular supervision and inspections with employees and sub-contractors

Preparing and presenting site inductions, safety briefings and toolbox talks

Carry out site safety checks and ensure all staff are using the correct PPE

Assessing and managing safety hazards

Ensuring appropriate site rules and welfare facilities are in place

Directing and supervising day to day operations of employees and sub-contractors ensuring appliance of common operational procedures

Ensuring material requisitions are issued in adequate time to achieve the Construction Programme.

Co-ordinating deliveries of materials, plant and equipment

Scheduling, controlling and monitoring all plant and materials on a weekly basis

Ensuring all work is completed to programme

Carrying out regular inspections to ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements, processes and procedures

Resolving problems and implementing improvements

Organising and overseeing external inspections, such as with a health and safety inspector

Creating and maintaining good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders

Raising safety concerns at the appropriate level

Fulfilling the role of Mentor as and when required

Fulfilling company CPD requirements undertaking all relevant training and development activities as required

Continually developing knowledge of innovative construction techniques and products to enhance the business and fulfil CPD requirements

Joinery Experience

Construction of timber frames

Cutting and shaping wood

Repairs and maintenance of doors, door frames, windows etc

Following method statements and risk assessments, liasing with the Contracts Manager

Carrying out inspection of tools, plant and equipment before every use in line with Health and Safety legislation.

Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and other relevant legislations

Snagging work

Providing a quality service to clients and maintaining good customer and working relationships

Fulfilling company CPD requirements undertaking all relevant training and development activities as required.

The above list is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of this role.

DESIRABLE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery Essential

Previous site supervisor experience (At least 2yrs)

Excellent trade skills

Strong attention to detail

High level of accuracy

Strong communication skills with all employees and clients

Strong IT skills

Must be organised, reliable and able to take initiative

Tact, discretion and the capacity to work effectively and stay calm under pressure

Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

Ability to work within the budgets set by managers

Ability to sometimes work in isolation but also as part of a team

Ability to work safely to acceptable industry standards

Ability to work independently with a high degree of skill and professionalism

Must generate trust and confidence in staff at all levels

YOU MUST HAVE A FULL CLEAN UK DRIVING LICENCE

BENEFITS INCLUDE;

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Uniform and PPE
• Training and Development opportunities
• Social Events
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Extensive Wellbeing Support including EAP

If you think you have the necessary skills and want to be part of a fantastic team within a growing business that offers a competitive salary please forward your CV by email.

We will review your CV when received and we will contact you to arrange an interview if your CV meets the criteria for the role.

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