We have an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreperson (formerly known as Foreman/ Forewoman) who enjoys leading from the front, supporting their team, and delivering a valued service to our residential customers.
You will be part of an established and friendly direct trades team working within our Response Team & Residential properties completing essential repairs and refurbishment works in the East Devon and the surrounding areas.
Do you have Multi trade maintenance experience with the ability to lead a team by example? Then come and join our team!
The benefits of working for Ian Williams Ltd:
You will be paid weekly, with a guaranteed 39 hour working week, as well as annual pay reviews
We provide you with the opportunity to earn more with weekly bonuses based on productivity
Company van, fuel card and travel allowance
Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), plus an additional 2 days after 5 years
Your future is important to us, therefore we offer a pension contribution
Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Ian Williams
Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice
A range of other benefits including preferred supplier discounts and much more!
The Working Foreperson (formerly Foreman) role:
Ensure work is completed efficiently, on time and to a high standard in line within our KPIs. You will be incentivised with a bonus scheme.
As a Working Foreperson (formerly Foreman) you will splitting your time between your office/supervisory duties as well as completing 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, plumbing or multi trade work, dependant on your trade skills, daily.
Health and Safety reporting. You will complete on site welfare checks, including monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van, and tool/equipment inspections
Delivery of fortnightly toolbox talks
Pre work inspections, set-ups and post inspections of work completed
What will you bring as a Working Foreperson?
Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or substantial experience in a core trade, all trade qualifications/skills will be considered.
Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude towards work
The ability to ‘lead by example’ and incentivise an experienced directly, employed trade workforce. You will be taking responsibility and overseeing the day-to-day operational queries and decisions
Delivery of productivity targets is a key factor in the team meeting customer expectations, alongside fixing issues on the first visit.
Confidence in using IT systems, or the willingness to learn with training and support
The possession of a full current UK Driving Licence is essential to undertake the Working Foreperson (formerly titled Foreman) role, using a company van with fuel card.
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
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