Job Description
Location: HS2 Aylesbury
Company: Blackwell Earth Moving
Website: https://www.blackwellgroup.co.uk/what-we-do/our-mission-and-values/
Background and Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Foreman to oversee the day-to-day operations of our general earthworks activities. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient control of people, equipment, and materials within a specific section of our projects. The Foreman will act as the primary point of authority on-site, coordinating efforts to meet our company’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
* Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance: Ensure the safety and environmental protection of your workforce and surrounding areas. Conduct daily visits to teams to enforce compliance with health and safety policies.
* Productivity Management: Work closely with team Supervisors to maximize efficiency and productivity. Take direct control when necessary to demonstrate effective supervision.
* Plan Execution: Ensure teams adhere to the planned work schedules and assist in detailed planning sessions to establish and measure performance metrics.
* Quality Assurance: Oversee construction methods and ensure adherence to Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and hold points.
* Material Management: Handle the daily ordering of materials needed for your section, including gas oil, water, adblue, imported stone, and geotextiles.
* Record Keeping: Ensure the quality and completeness of Daily Allocation Sheets and enforce the use of digital records where applicable.
* Plant Management: Enforce Daily Plant Checks and report any defective equipment promptly.
* Performance Feedback: Provide key feedback on team performance, although direct HR responsibilities are not included.
* Procedure Compliance: Follow all company procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures and Permit to Work Memos.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
* Demonstrable first-class approach to health, safety, and environmental issues.
* Experience managing multiple earthworks teams, ensuring maximum production and minimal downtime.
* Knowledge of machine/application matching, production outputs, and Series 600 Specification for Highway Works.
* Proficiency in using GPS machine guidance.
* Ability to read and work to a 3-week programme.
* Strong understanding of quality requirements and adherence to ITPs and hold points.
* Professional interaction with client representatives and robust defense of company interests.
* Leadership skills, visibility, and approachability.
* SMSTS qualification and minimum of CSCS Gold Card.
* Minimum of 10 years in the industry, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
Desirable:
* Ability to operate earthworks plant.
* CPCS plant qualifications.
* SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training).
* First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certificates.
* CSCS Black Card.