Working Foreperson

We are currently looking for an experienced Working Foreperson (formerly titled Foreman) who enjoys leading from the front, supporting their team and delivering a valued service to our customers. You’ll be part of our Response and Maintanance business working across the Huddersfield, Halifax, Leeds/Bradford, Wakefield, Sheffield and Doncaster areas, working on our Response Maintenance contract, within residential properties.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to thrive in their newly found role, influence a hard working Team and get involved in aspects of the works.
We want to hear from likeminded individuals who truly care about improving people’s homes and lives.
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.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
Working on the tools, whilst maintaining the supervision of a directly employed trades team, the site and labour allocation within residential properties on a response basis
The daily 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
The delivery of regular toolbox talks
Pre work inspections, setups and post inspections of works completed
Expectations of the Foreperson:
We welcome applications from experienced Forepersons, Supervisors or experienced Multi Operatives with some Supervisory experience who have a proven track record in managing projects
Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade, desirable but not essential.
The ability to ‘lead by example’ and incentivise an experienced directly, employed trade workforce. You will be taking responsibility and handling the day to day operational queries and decisions
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 and fuel card.
Additional benefits include:
Pension contributions
Industry sick pay
Regular training and performance reviews, allowing for the opportunity to develop within your role, and progress within the business
Funding towards job relevant qualifications
Preferred company supplier trade discounts
If you think you think you have what it takes to become our next Foreperson then click “Apply” now!
About Ian Williams
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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. 
Please be aware, Ian Williams job title is Foreperson. However, for search engine functions, the role can also be searched as Foreman. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not use the title of Foreman.