At Ian Williams, our Bristol Painting team now has an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreperson (formerly known as Foreman/Forewoman) to undertake the responsibility of organising, supervising, and providing continuous support to a team of Painters operating in the Bristol and surrounding area. We welcome talking to ‘hands on’ Forepersons who enjoy leading by example and can successfully encourage and motivate a direct trade workforce.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
* Working on the tools, whilst maintaining the supervision of a directly employed trades team and managing site and labour allocation within residential, commercial and educational settings.
* Daily management of team productivity, the regular reporting of this and job completion information communicated to the Contracts Manager.
* Health and Safety reporting – completing on‑site welfare checks, monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van and tool/equipment inspections.
* Delivery of regular toolbox talks.
* Pre‑work inspections, set‑ups and post inspections of works completed.
Expected qualifications and experience:
* Experience as a painter with a proven track record managing projects.
* Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade.
* Experience of supervising sites/projects successfully within a painting or similar setting would be advantageous.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Possession of a full current UK Driving licence, which is essential to undertake the Working Foreperson role.
Benefits:
* 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 and life insurance.
* Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity.
* Industry sick pay.
* Regular training and performance reviews.
* Funding towards job relevant qualifications.
* Preferred company supplier trade discounts.
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