Working Foreman/woman

  • Gilmartins
  • Dec 17, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

We are recruiting for anexperienced Working Foremanwho has deliveredvoid projects in social housing; this experience isessential for the job.The work is on the tools and supervising / leading other trades.

About Gilmartins

Gilmartins is a family owned and run business; our staff are valued and our ethos is to promote from within. Our Board of Directors mostly started on the tools themselves so have a hands-on understanding of the work we do.

We work in social housing providingVoid refurbishmentsfor local authorities andhousing associations.

The Role:

ManagingVoid property refurbishmentsincluding carrying out site surveys, managing tasks / trades / materials, snagging, finishing off minor repairs, changing locks

Working acrossSwindon, Wiltshire

The ideal person will live central to this area and be willing to travel and work between sites.

  • Run and manage sites
  • Inspect completed jobs
  • Maintain and promote quality and Health & Safety on site

Summary of Required Skills:

  • Previous experience in social housing managing void projects is essential
  • Good understanding of SOR codes
  • Deadline driven with effective time management skills
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • High attention to detail
  • People management skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels with all stakeholders
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
  • IT literate

Requirements for Job:

Full manual driving license not automatic licence

SSSTS qualified - ideally

DBS certificate

Company Benefits:

Company Van / Fuel card / Paid parking (business use only)

Mobile phone / PDA (business use only)

Career development opportunities

28 day paid annual holiday (to include bank holidays)

Employee Assistance

Hamper at Christmas

Hours of work are8am - 5pm Monday to Fridaywith1 Saturday or Sunday in 4required (paid in addition to salary).


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