Working Foreperson

At Ian Williams, we have an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreman/ Foreperson (formerly known as Foreman/ Forewoman)  to supervise our expanding and dynamic team covering Plymouth and surrounding areas. Do you have experience in Passive Fire Protection Works? Come and join our team!
The benefits of working for Ian Williams Ltd:
Please be aware you will be paid weekly, guaranteed 39 hour working week, ensuring we offer stability in your finances, and we also complete annual pay reviews
We provide you with the opportunity to earn more with weekly bonuses based on productivity
Company van and fuel card provided
Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Ian Williams
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
Duties and responsibilities of the Working Foreperson:
You will be providing detailed and accurate reports to the Contract Manager to ensure the works can be costed and ordered correctly
You will be on-site setting up and monitoring Fire Doors and Firestopping ensuring the remedial works are completed to the appropriate specified standards, including the checking and signing off all installation works on completion
The daily site management of team productivity, the regular reporting of this and job completion information communicated to the Contracts Manager
Health and Safety reporting – you will complete on-site welfare checks, including monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van, and tool/equipment inspections
Expectations of the successfully appointed Working Foreperson:
Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade would be beneficial.
IFC Accreditation
Proven track record of Passive Fire Protection Works
Sound knowledge of construction processes and specifically timber fire door sets and associated FRA works, including fire stopping compartments and the fire integrity of walls, ceilings, and partitions
The ability to ‘lead by example’ and incentivise an experienced directly employed and sub contract trade workforce
SSSTS qualification would be advantageous but not essential
Possession of a full current UK Driving licence, which is essential to undertake the Working Foreperson role
Additional benefits include:
Pension contributions
Industry sick pay
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Preferred company supplier trade discounts
Regular training and performance reviews, with funding towards job relevant qualifications, allowing for the opportunity to develop within your role, and progress within the business
About Ian Williams Ltd
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We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.
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.
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