Working Foreperson
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,694.00 to £42,750.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS16 7FL |
| Company: | Ian Williams Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG4617-TRA160140426JB |
Summary
What we do matters. Every repair we complete improves someone’s home and makes a real difference to their day. Join a team where your work has purpose, and where customers genuinely appreciate the trade skills you bring.
We need a Working Foreperson/Foreman (formerly known as Foreman/ Forewoman) to supervise our expanding team delivering reactive repairs to our clients in Bristol.
At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:
Competitive basic salary of £38,694 for a 39 hour working week
On target earnings up to £42,750 with bonus, travel and fare allowance
Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively
Plus paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance
Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity
Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading “Life at Ian Williams” below.
The Working Foreperson role:
You’ll lead from the front on site, carrying out reactive maintenance repairs, whilst overseeing your team of operatives and assisting with any issues
The daily site management of team productivity and quality, the regular reporting of this and job completion information communicated to the Contracts Manager
Health and Safety reporting – you will complete on-site welfare checks, including monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van, and tool/equipment inspections.
What will you bring as a Working Foreperson?
Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade would be beneficial.
SSSTS qualification would be advantageous but not essential
Sound knowledge of construction processes
The ability to ‘lead by example’ and incentivise an experienced directly employed and sub contract trade workforce
Possession of a full current UK Driving licence, which is essential to undertake the Working Foreperson role.
Life at Ian Williams
Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.
We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.
Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers.
Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!
Can’t find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our Careers page and join our talent community.
We need a Working Foreperson/Foreman (formerly known as Foreman/ Forewoman) to supervise our expanding team delivering reactive repairs to our clients in Bristol.
At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:
Competitive basic salary of £38,694 for a 39 hour working week
On target earnings up to £42,750 with bonus, travel and fare allowance
Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively
Plus paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance
Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity
Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading “Life at Ian Williams” below.
The Working Foreperson role:
You’ll lead from the front on site, carrying out reactive maintenance repairs, whilst overseeing your team of operatives and assisting with any issues
The daily site management of team productivity and quality, the regular reporting of this and job completion information communicated to the Contracts Manager
Health and Safety reporting – you will complete on-site welfare checks, including monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van, and tool/equipment inspections.
What will you bring as a Working Foreperson?
Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade would be beneficial.
SSSTS qualification would be advantageous but not essential
Sound knowledge of construction processes
The ability to ‘lead by example’ and incentivise an experienced directly employed and sub contract trade workforce
Possession of a full current UK Driving licence, which is essential to undertake the Working Foreperson role.
Life at Ian Williams
Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.
We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.
Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers.
Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!
Can’t find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our Careers page and join our talent community.