Working Foreperson / Foreman

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreperson to join our Response and Maintenance team based in the Waverley area. In this role, you will be responsible for organising, supervising, and providing ongoing support to a team of Void Operatives, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

We thrive on offering more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you can truly belong, while being rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.

Competitive basic salary of £44,433 with the potential to earn up to £48,489 Your Hard Work Will Always Be Recognised And Rewarded

• Weekly pay with a guaranteed 39 hour week and annual reviews
• Productivity bonuses, plus call out and overtime pay
• Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension contributions to support your future
• Life Insurance, covering you on and off site
• Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity
• Additional perks like supplier discounts and more!

The Working Foreperson Role We’re committed to keeping you safe, happy and supported, therefore Health and Safety is paramount throughout the responsibilities of this role, for you, us, and the customer.

• Lead, coach and develop a successful, high performing Operative team, supporting them on site to deliver work to a high quality standard
• Utilise your IT skills, by producing and reviewing productivity reports, confirming weekly timesheets and engaging with customers and the client
• Undertaking multi trade work including jobs such as plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, and carpentry repair works in a domestic setting, utilising problem-solving capabilities.
• Typical repairs can include broken taps, leaking pipes, drainage unblocks, and general kitchen and bathroom repair work
• You will be responsible for ensuring our clients properties are ready for handover, working to deadlines and managing timeframes to ensure transitions run smoothly

What You Will Bring As a Working Foreperson

• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading an on site team
• Ideally experience of working within a domestic / social housing environment, or relevant response environment experience (albeit not essential)
• Having a passion for making a difference to peoples homes, you have strong values in delivering exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy working with people
• Driving license, with eligibility to drive in the UK

About Ian Williams Ltd Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.

Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.

We reserve the right to shortlist candidates prior to the closing date.

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