Working Foreperson

We are recruiting for an experienced Working Foreperson who has delivered void projects in social housing; this experience is essential for the job. The work is on the tools and supervising / leading other trades.

About Gilmartins

Gilmartins is a family owned and run business; our staff are valued and our ethos is to promote from within. Our Board of Directors mostly started on the tools themselves so have a ‘hands-on’ understanding of the work we do.

We work in social housing providing Void refurbishments for local authorities and housing associations.

The Role

• Managing Void property refurbishments including carrying out site surveys, managing tasks / trades / materials, snagging, finishing off minor repairs, changing locks

• Working across Manchester

• The ideal person will live central to this area and be willing to travel and work between sites.

• Run and manage sites

• Inspect completed jobs

• Maintain and promote quality and Health & Safety on site

Summary of Required Skills:

• Previous experience in social housing managing void projects is essential

• Good understanding of SOR codes

• Deadline driven with effective time management skills

• Excellent organisation skills

• High attention to detail

• People management skills

• Ability to communicate at all levels with all stakeholders

• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload

• IT literate

Requirements for Job:

• Full manual driving license – not automatic licence

• SSSTS qualified - ideally

• DBS certificate

Company Benefits:

• Company Van / Fuel card / Paid parking (business use only)

• Mobile phone / PDA (business use only)

• Career development opportunities

• 28 day paid annual holiday (to include bank holidays)

• Employee Assistance

• Hamper at Christmas

Hours of work are 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday with 1 Saturday or Sunday in 4 required (paid in addition to salary)