Working Foreman Foreperson
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,871.00 to £46,927.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | West Sussex, BN11 1AA |
| Company: | Ian Williams Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG4617-TRA31809012025LM5 |
Summary
We are delighted to announce we are looking for a Working Foreperson to join our Response/ Maintenance based in the Worthing area. Our business is growing and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. You will lead a team of Trade Operatives specialising in delivering repairs and maintenance services to our customers properties.
We thrive on offering more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you can truly belong, while being rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.
Competitive basic salary of £42,871 with the potential to earn up to £46,927
Your hard work will always be recognised and rewarded:
Weekly pay with a guaranteed 39 hour week and annual reviews
Productivity bonuses, plus call out and overtime pay
Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension contributions to support your future
Life Insurance, covering you on and off site
Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity
Additional perks like supplier discounts and more!
The Working Foreperson role:
We’re committed to keeping you safe, happy and supported, therefore Health and Safety is paramount throughout the responsibilities of this role, for you, us, and the customer.
Lead, coach and develop a successful, high performing Operative team, supporting them on site to deliver work to a high quality standard
Utilise your IT skills, by producing and reviewing productivity reports, confirming weekly timesheets and engaging with customers and the client
Undertaking multi trade work including jobs such as plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, and carpentry repair works in a domestic setting, utilising problem-solving capabilities.
Typical repairs can include broken taps, leaking pipes, drainage unblocks, and general kitchen and bathroom repair work
You will be responsible for ensuring our clients properties are ready for handover, working to deadlines and managing timeframes to ensure transitions run smoothly
What you will bring as a Working Foreperson:
Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade
Demonstrable experience of successfully leading an on site team
Ideally experience of working within a domestic / social housing environment, or relevant response environment experience (albeit not essential)
Having a passion for making a difference to peoples homes, you have strong values in delivering exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy working with people
Driving license, with eligibility to drive in the UK
About Ian Williams Ltd:
Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.
All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.
Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.
We reserve the right to shortlist candidates prior to the closing date.
Applicant details will be used solely for recruitment purposes, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website. We kindly ask agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy. If we require additional support, we will engage with you.
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.
We thrive on offering more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you can truly belong, while being rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.
Competitive basic salary of £42,871 with the potential to earn up to £46,927
Your hard work will always be recognised and rewarded:
Weekly pay with a guaranteed 39 hour week and annual reviews
Productivity bonuses, plus call out and overtime pay
Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension contributions to support your future
Life Insurance, covering you on and off site
Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity
Additional perks like supplier discounts and more!
The Working Foreperson role:
We’re committed to keeping you safe, happy and supported, therefore Health and Safety is paramount throughout the responsibilities of this role, for you, us, and the customer.
Lead, coach and develop a successful, high performing Operative team, supporting them on site to deliver work to a high quality standard
Utilise your IT skills, by producing and reviewing productivity reports, confirming weekly timesheets and engaging with customers and the client
Undertaking multi trade work including jobs such as plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, and carpentry repair works in a domestic setting, utilising problem-solving capabilities.
Typical repairs can include broken taps, leaking pipes, drainage unblocks, and general kitchen and bathroom repair work
You will be responsible for ensuring our clients properties are ready for handover, working to deadlines and managing timeframes to ensure transitions run smoothly
What you will bring as a Working Foreperson:
Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade
Demonstrable experience of successfully leading an on site team
Ideally experience of working within a domestic / social housing environment, or relevant response environment experience (albeit not essential)
Having a passion for making a difference to peoples homes, you have strong values in delivering exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy working with people
Driving license, with eligibility to drive in the UK
About Ian Williams Ltd:
Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.
All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.
Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.
We reserve the right to shortlist candidates prior to the closing date.
Applicant details will be used solely for recruitment purposes, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website. We kindly ask agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy. If we require additional support, we will engage with you.
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.