Plastering jobs in Hawkesbury

The Working Foreman is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance, repair and refurbishment work across the school estate, while coordinating the day-to-day activities of the in-house maintenance team and specialist contractors.

Carpentry and joinery are the role's primary trade disciplines; however, the post holder will also undertake a broad range of multi-skilled building maintenance tasks. The role is central to ensuring that Westonbirt School's historic and modern buildings remain safe, compliant, functional and presented to an excellent standard.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work and participation in the Estates emergency call-out rota may be required.

Salary: £36,000–£42,000 dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• 5% employer pension
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary lunch where possible
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Personal accident cover at work
• On site parking
• Cycle to Work and EV scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pre-paid shopping discount card
• Uniform and personal protective equipment provided.

Person Specification:

Essential

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• At least five years' relevant practical experience in carpentry, construction or building maintenance.
• Excellent first- and second-fix carpentry skills and demonstrable pride in high-quality workmanship.
• Practical competence across several complementary trades, such as decorating, minor plumbing, tiling, flooring, patch plastering and kitchen fitting.
• Experience of supervising, coordinating or mentoring colleagues and the ability to lead positively by example.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assess priorities, plan resources and manage competing demands.
• Clear and professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety and the limits of personal competence.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to update electronic work-management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience within an independent school, education, commercial estate or heritage-building environment.
• PASMA and/or IPAF certification.
• Current asbestos awareness, IOSH Working Safely and First Aid at Work training.
• Knowledge or training relating to fire-door inspection, installation or maintenance.
• Legionella awareness and experience .

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to maintaining high professional standards.
• Approachable, respectful and able to build effective working relationships.
• Self-motivated, practical and solution focused.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Committed to excellent service and continuous improvement.

To see the full job description and submit an application, please head to eteach - https://www.eteach.com/careers/westonbirtschool/job/foreman-1584028

Pay: Up to £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person