General Works Foreman
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,143 to £35,412 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Clitheroe, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ribble Valley Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | COM943 |
Summary
General Works Foreman
Salthill Depot – Clitheroe
Reference: COM943
Pay: Scale 6 (scp 21-24) £33,143 to £35,412 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Ribble Valley Borough Council has an in-house maintenance and works team of three maintenance and two cleaning staff. The Council is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified working Foreman to lead and work alongside this team in a wide range of construction and maintenance tasks and small projects.
The appointed person will have extensive experience in the leadership and direction of teams and individuals engaged in a wide range of construction and building disciplines and trades. The Foreman’s leadership skills will encourage the continuation of the high standard, quality and attention to detail of the work output of the team.
A knowledge and acceptance of safe working procedures is required. A flexible approach with the ability to personally attend to occasional out-of-hours emergency works is essential.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.
Closing date: Sunday 8 March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 19 March 2026
To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Salthill Depot – Clitheroe
Reference: COM943
Pay: Scale 6 (scp 21-24) £33,143 to £35,412 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Ribble Valley Borough Council has an in-house maintenance and works team of three maintenance and two cleaning staff. The Council is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified working Foreman to lead and work alongside this team in a wide range of construction and maintenance tasks and small projects.
The appointed person will have extensive experience in the leadership and direction of teams and individuals engaged in a wide range of construction and building disciplines and trades. The Foreman’s leadership skills will encourage the continuation of the high standard, quality and attention to detail of the work output of the team.
A knowledge and acceptance of safe working procedures is required. A flexible approach with the ability to personally attend to occasional out-of-hours emergency works is essential.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.
Closing date: Sunday 8 March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 19 March 2026
To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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