Yard Foreman

372219843

£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Chawston, Bedfordshire

Construction And Property

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Yard/Maintenance Foreman - Bedford 

Pertemps is currently recruiting for a Yard/Maintenance Foreman for our client in the Bedfordshire area.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm & Fri 8am-3:30pm 

Contract: Perm


Duties: 
  • To be able to repair and refurbish cabins / building .
  • Ensure security of workshop, hire yard and stock.
  • Periodically carry out safety checks on all working at height equipment and train staff on how to work at height.
  • To be able to lead and motivate to ensure a productive and effective team.
  • Ensure depot has stock available for immediate hires and all welfare units are prepared for hire immediately upon return to the depot.
  • Ensure buildings are ready and available within the Yard prior to delivery and that the customer’s requirements have been met.
  • Ensure all company documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with Depot Manager on work in progress to ensure orders are completed on time.
  • Inspect cabins / buildings prior to delivery to ensure quality of workmanship 
  • Inspect cabins / buildings on return to depot and report damages or items missing.
  • Organise, arrange, and manage subcontract labour if required
  • Where required, negotiate with and order materials at best price from approved suppliers.
  • Ensure safe loading and unloading of cabins / buildings and materials.
  • Ensure workshop and hire yard are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. To carry out any other duties which may be agreed from time to time.
  • To attend training as required to carry out duties
  • Carry out work in accordance with company approved Risk Assessments and Method Statement

Requirements:

  • Previous Yard Foreman/Site Foreman experience
  • Experience of managing a team
  • Able to carryout carpentry and plumbing maintenance tasks 

If you would be interested please apply.