Working Foreman (Construction, Labourer) MEAR47448

Here at Mears Group our vision is to make a positive difference to the communities we serve.

We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives and our approach is based on the development of outstanding partnerships with employees, clients, tenants, customers, their families and the wider community.

With staff of all ages and walks of life, a job with Mears has a rewarding impact on the lives of others and your own life. With offices across the UK, a job at Mears could be just around the corner.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Working Foreman/ Supervisor to join our team based in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Within the role, you will supervise and manage the daily operation of a housing improvement works programme whilst being responsible for a team of Operatives and Sub Contractors. Monitoring and controlling work flows, the successful Working Foreman/ Supervisor will mentor Operatives and Trainees. Carrying out post /pre-inspections, you will monitor the progress and completion of works to both Foreman and the team of Operatives. Candidates for this position will be responsible for managing the use of Sub-Contractors, ensuring they adhere to all Company standards of work performance, customer service and procedures.

With previous knowledge of Housing Improvements, measured term contracts and schedule of rates.  The successful Working Foreman will hold a relevant Trade City & Guilds qualification and be a qualified Joiner coupled with experience of working in Social Housing. Ideally you will hold experience of working in partnership with a Local Authority Client, with management experience within a similar environment, however this is not essential to the role. An excellent communicator, you will possess a H&S qualification coupled with experience of supervising Operatives and Sub-Contractors. With a clear customer focus, you will be well organised with the ability to work independently as well as within a team. Moreover, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the passion to succeed in our dynamic team.

Please refer to the full job description upon applying

Once you join the family, you'll have online access to a range of voluntary and flexible benefits, including...

• Training and development
• Mears Advantage - Allowing you to save money on everything from weekly groceries, to your annual family holiday
• Mears Assist - A confidential hotline open to all colleagues, providing support on a wide range of personal and work-related issues.
• Long service and additional holiday leave - Colleagues who stay for a period of time at Mears are rewarded for their service.
• Share Save and you Earn scheme - Buy shares within the business for three years, at a reduced price. Share in our success!
• Seeing first-hand the impact you have on the lives of the people you support

Mears Group PLC and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunities Employers

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