At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team in delivering high-quality maintenance work.
- Company: Join Ian Williams Ltd, a company that values diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, weekly pay, bonuses, and health support.
- Other info: Enjoy a secure environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's homes while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade and team leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 48000 $ per year.
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreperson to join our Response and Maintenance team based in the Waverley area. In this role, you will be responsible for organising, supervising, and providing ongoing support to a team of Void Operatives, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
We thrive on offering more than just a job; we provide a secure environment where you can truly belong, while being rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.
- Competitive basic salary of £44,433 with the potential to earn up to £48,489
- Your hard work will always be recognised and rewarded: Weekly pay with a guaranteed 39 hour week and annual reviews
- Productivity bonuses, plus call out and overtime pay
- Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
- Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
- Pension contributions to support your future
- Life Insurance, covering you on and off site
- Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity
- Additional perks like supplier discounts and more!
The Working Foreperson role:
- We’re committed to keeping you safe, happy and supported; therefore Health and Safety is paramount throughout the responsibilities of this role, for you, us, and the customer.
- Lead, coach and develop a successful, high performing Operative team, supporting them on site to deliver work to a high quality standard.
- Utilise your IT skills by producing and reviewing productivity reports, confirming weekly timesheets and engaging with customers and the client.
- Undertaking multi trade work including jobs such as plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, and carpentry repair works in a domestic setting, utilising problem-solving capabilities. Typical repairs can include broken taps, leaking pipes, drainage unblocks, and general kitchen and bathroom repair work.
- You will be responsible for ensuring our clients' properties are ready for handover, working to deadlines and managing timeframes to ensure transitions run smoothly.
What you will bring as a Working Foreperson:
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully leading an on site team.
- Ideally experience of working within a domestic/social housing environment, or relevant response environment experience (albeit not essential).
- Having a passion for making a difference to people's homes, you have strong values in delivering exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy working with people.
- Driving license, with eligibility to drive in the UK.
About Ian Williams Ltd: Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor. All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice. Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.
Working Foreperson / Foreman in Waverley employer: Ian Williams Ltd
Ian Williams Ltd offers competitive salaries and a supportive work environment, with opportunities for career development and professional growth. Employees benefit from a range of perks including paid holidays, pension contributions, and access to free legal and financial advice. The company values its workforce, providing recognition and rewards for hard work, ensuring that tradespeople not only join but stay with the company.
