Foreperson (Non Working)

The deadline for this vacancy has passed.

Deadline: 09/05/23

  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Interview date: TBC

Templer Homebuild seek a Non Working Foreperson OR Foreperson to work within its Planned works team to support the operational delivery of our essential upgrading works to Teign Housing properties. As part of an established and friendly direct and subcontractor workforce, you will be supporting the delivery of our refurbishment services, ensuring the work is conducted safely, professionally and to the required standards, always.

The benefits of working for Templer HomeBuild:

  • 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
  • And we provide you with the opportunity to earn more with weekly bonuses based on productivity
  • Travel and Fare allowance
  • Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
  • 30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Templer HomeBuild
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.

The Foreperson role:

  • You will be assisting in the day to day running of all planned work streams
  • You will be responsible for assisting the Contracts Manager in the supervision of up to 16 operatives
  • Streams will include but are not limited to, Kitchen and bathroom upgrades, re-roofing, external decorations, EWI and warm washing works.
  • Health and Safety reporting. You will complete on site welfare checks including monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, tool/equipment inspections.
  • Delivery of regular toolbox talks
  • Assist the Contracts Manager with Pre work inspections, set-ups and post inspections of work completed

What will you bring as a Foreperson?

  • Qualified to an NVQ level 2 or similar, in a core trade, preferred but not essential.
  • Good knowledge of basic IT skills.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills with a professional attitude towards work
  • You will be taking responsibility and handling the day-to-day operational queries and decisions
  • Planned maintenance experience from social housing would be an advantage.
  • The possession of a full current UK Driving Licence, which is essential to undertake the Foreperson role, with use of a company van and fuel card (up to 6 points will be considered)

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