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, permanent
basis,
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:
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31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
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A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
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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
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Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
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Life Insurance
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Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Discounted Gym Membership
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Employee recognition scheme
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Length of Service Rewards
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Childcare voucher scheme
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Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
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Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
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You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
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Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
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Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
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Refer a Friend scheme
Key responsibilities as the Working Foreman
will include:
Carp/Multi
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Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
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To ensure that the quality of work meets the highest possible standards at all times.
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Communicate with the help desk to provide your estimated completion time, materials used on the job and completion details.
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Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
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Respond swiftly to all high priority situations and resolve them efficiently.
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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.
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Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever.
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possible and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and /or Supervisor.
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Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
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Maintain tools, plant and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
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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.
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Be willing to work out of hours to the requirements of the client and participate on the call out rota, if and when required.
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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
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To forge strong working relationships with Client Representatives and develop new relationships across a breadth of roles within the client teams.
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Quote, when required and complete reactive tasks within the scope & price agreed with the client and agree variations to scope as required.
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Assist in compliance and client audits.
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Assist in carrying out operative observations, quality and equipment checks as required.
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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.
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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.
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Report any accidents, incident and near misses, ensuring these are completed in line with company policy and in a professional and timely manner.
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Provide escalation as part of an out of hours service, attending site where requested.
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Any other task as appropriate assigned by the Contract Manager or Supervisor.
What the company are looking for in their Working Foreman:
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A trade specific qualification minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Carpentry.
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Must be competent in 2 other secondary skills.
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Full current driving license.
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A DBS check is required before commencement of role.
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Over 5 years trade experience, ideally with residential repairs and project works.
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Managing the delivery of maintenance and repairs and planned works
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Experience preferred in UPVC repairs and maintenance (doors and windows)
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Kitchen and/or bathroom installations - 1st & 2nd Fix.
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Fire-door installation and awareness of associated regulations.
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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.