Voids 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 Maintenance business based in Guildford, working within residential void properties.

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:

• You will be paid weekly, with a guaranteed 39 hour working week, as well as annual pay reviews.
• We provide you with the opportunity to earn more with weekly bonuses based on productivity (plus call out bonuses and overtime) – role dependant.
• Company van, fuel card and travel allowance
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
• 30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your future is important to us, therefore we offer a pension contribution
• Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Ian Williams
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
• A range of other benefits including preferred supplier discounts and much more!

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 void properties

• 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 and SSSTS 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 

About Ian Williams Ltd

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.

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. 

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.