Working Foreman - Isle of Wight
Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.
We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious and enthusiastic Working Foreman to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.
OUR COMPANY BENEFITS
- 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
- We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
- On top of your salary you will receive a £140 on call retainer for each week you are on call, and will be paid for each call out you attend
- Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
- Life Insurance
- Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee recognition scheme
- Length of Service Rewards
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
- You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
- Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
- Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
- Refer a Friend scheme
SUMMARY OF ROLE
You will undertake a variety of carpentry repairs in occupied and unoccupied residential properties, corporate and civic buildings. The work will may include; fitting of various types of doors (inc Fire door), first and second fixing carpentry, kitchen installations, DFG adaptations, ceramic wall tiling, minor plumbing and decorative works.
You will also be supporting the contract with the site managing of quoted/project works, carrying out operative observations looking at both H&S and quality of works, conducting equipment checks to ensure we remain compliant. Working alongside the supervisors to assist with in-progress job checks and materials sourcing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Carp/Multi
- Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
- To ensure that the quality of work meets the highest possible standards at all times.
- Communicate with the help desk to provide your estimated completion time, materials used on the job and completion details.
- Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
- Respond swiftly to all high priority situations and resolve them efficiently.
- Ensuring the customer is kept fully up to date with all aspects of the work and that they understand any disruption to their day that may arise from your work.
- Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever.
- possible and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and /or Supervisor.
- Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
- Maintain tools, plant and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
- Using your PDA maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary, reporting any difficulties encountered to the Service Manager and /or Supervisor.
- Be willing to work out of hours to the requirements of the client and participate on the call out rota, if and when required.
- Maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times and report any defects to the Foreman/ Supervisor in a timely manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Working Foreman
- To forge strong working relationships with Client Representatives and develop new relationships across a breadth of roles within the client teams.
- Quote, when required and complete reactive tasks within the scope & price agreed with the client and agree variations to scope as required.
- Assist in compliance and Mountjoy audits.
- Assist in carrying out operative observations, quality and equipment checks as required.
- Reinforce the Health and Safety culture by ensuring that company practices and policies are being followed and adhered to by you and others on site.
- Escalate to the SHEQ Team / Contract Manager or Supervisor any serious events or occurrences that need to be addressed urgently and highlight any reoccurring issues that could affect service delivery and performance if not addressed.
- Report any accidents, incident and near misses, ensuring these are completed in line with company policy and in a professional and timely manner.
- Provide escalation as part of an out of hours service, attending site where requested.
- Any other task as appropriate assigned by the Contract Manager or Supervisor.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Fit & Fix Mortice Latch and Latch set, Door Hanging, Door Lining and Rebated frame work.
- All aspects of kitchen installation with mitred worktop joints (internal & external) where applicable.
- Be comfortable and sensitive in dealing with a variety of commercial and residential clients.
- Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
- Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others around you, are always safe, applying a practical approach.
- Be able to self-manage, be self-motivated and have an organised approach. Being able prioritising and program work in the most efficient manner.
- Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
- Be able to understand Mountjoy’s processes, actively engage in our culture and live our values.
- Able to operate in a changing and evolving environment and enjoy the challenge.
- Have experience using MS Office and the ability to use an IT system for job management understanding how it functions and interacts with other systems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
- A trade specific qualification minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Carpentry.
- Must be competent in 2 other secondary skills.
- Full current driving license.
- A DBS check is required before commencement of role.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Over 5 years trade experience, ideally with residential repairs and project works.
- Managing the delivery of maintenance and repairs and planned works
- Experience preferred in UPVC repairs and maintenance (doors and windows)
- Kitchen and/or bathroom installations – 1st & 2nd Fix.
- Fire-door installation and awareness of associated regulations.
- Being competent within your sphere of expertise.
- Have experience using MS Office (Desirable).
- Have experience using Outlook. (Desirable).
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Working Foreman then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.
It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.
Our Company values
We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:
Present a professional appearance at all times.
Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times.
Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised.
Deliver a high standard of work at all times