Foreperson​/Foreman

We are currently seeking an experienced Working Foreperson (Foreman) to join our team in our Maintenance business working in Wiltshire and surrounding areas. We want to hear from like-minded individuals who truly care about improving people’s homes and lives.

• Paid weekly, guaranteed 39 hour working week, annual pay reviews
• Weekly bonuses based on productivity
• Company van and fuel card
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• 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
• Preferred supplier discounts and much more

• Supervise a directly employed trades team, site and labour allocation within residential properties
• Daily management of team productivity, regular reporting to Contracts Manager
• Health and Safety reporting – complete on-site welfare checks, monitor safe ways of working, PPE, van, tool/equipment inspections
• Deliver regular toolbox talks
• Pre work inspections, set‑ups and post inspections of works completed

• Experienced Foreman/Foreperson or Multi Operatives with supervisory experience and proven track record in managing projects
• Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in carpentry or a core trade
• SSSTS qualification advantageous but not essential
• Lead by example and incentivise a directly employed and subcontract trade workforce
• Handle day to day operational queries and decisions
• Confidence in using IT systems or willingness to learn with training and support
• Full current UK Driving Licence essential

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 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment – 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.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.