Foreperson Foreman

At Ian Williams
, our Plymouth Painting team now has an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreperson (formerly known as Foreman/Forewoman) to organize, supervise, and provide continuous support to a team of Painters operating in the Devon and Cornwall area.

Our teams deliver essential internal and external decorating projects within residential, commercial, and educational settings across the local and surrounding areas. We welcome “hands‑on” forepersons who enjoy leading by example and can successfully encourage and motivate a direct‑trade workforce.

• Competitive basic salary of £36,504.00 for a 39‑hour working week
• On‑target earnings up to £40,560.00 with bonus
• Company van plus fuel card
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
• Paid holidays, pension contributions, life insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

• Work on tools while supervising directly employed trades team and allocating labour within residential, commercial, and educational settings.
• Daily manage team productivity and report progress and completion details to the Contracts Manager.
• Carry out health‑and‑safety reporting, including on‑site welfare checks, monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van, and tool/equipment inspections.
• Deliver regular toolbox talks.
• Conduct pre‑work inspections, set‑ups, and post‑work inspections.

• Experience supervising sites or projects within painting or a similar setting.
• Experienced painter with a proven track record managing projects.
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a core trade.
• Excellent customer‑service and communication skills.
• Full current UK driving licence (essential).

• Pension contributions
• Industry sick pay
• Regular training and performance reviews, and progress within your role or the business
• Funding towards job‑relevant qualifications
• Preferred company supplier trade discounts

Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety, and the chance to progress. Employees benefit from long‑term secured work, compulsory contracts, guaranteed 39‑hour paid week, and consistent earning‑boost opportunities. We foster a safety‑first culture recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award. Our trade community averages 4.5 years of service. Self‑improvement is valued; tradespeople progress into business and general management roles. Don’t apply for just a job – apply for a career.