The Working Foreman is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance, repair and refurbishment work across the school estate, while coordinating the day-to-day activities of the in-house maintenance team and specialist contractors.
Carpentry and joinery are the role's primary trade disciplines; however, the post holder will also undertake a broad range of multi-skilled building maintenance tasks. The role is central to ensuring that Westonbirt School's historic and modern buildings remain safe, compliant, functional and presented to an excellent standard.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work and participation in the Estates emergency call-out rota may be required.
Salary: £36,000–£42,000 dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
- 5% employer pension
- Means tested staff discount
- Complementary lunch where possible
- Access to the group's counselling scheme
- Personal accident cover at work
- On site parking
- Cycle to Work and EV scheme
- Access to fully funded apprenticeships
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pre-paid shopping discount card
- Uniform and personal protective equipment provided.
Person Specification:
Essential
- NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- At least five years' relevant practical experience in carpentry, construction or building maintenance.
- Excellent first- and second-fix carpentry skills and demonstrable pride in high-quality workmanship.
- Practical competence across several complementary trades, such as decorating, minor plumbing, tiling, flooring, patch plastering and kitchen fitting.
- Experience of supervising, coordinating or mentoring colleagues and the ability to lead positively by example.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assess priorities, plan resources and manage competing demands.
- Clear and professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety and the limits of personal competence.
- Basic IT skills and the ability to update electronic work-management systems.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience within an independent school, education, commercial estate or heritage-building environment.
- PASMA and/or IPAF certification.
- Current asbestos awareness, IOSH Working Safely and First Aid at Work training.
- Knowledge or training relating to fire-door inspection, installation or maintenance.
- Legionella awareness and experience .
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, trustworthy and committed to maintaining high professional standards.
- Approachable, respectful and able to build effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, practical and solution focused.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Committed to excellent service and continuous improvement.
To see the full job description please read the attached candidate pack.
Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, references, online searches, medical checks, overseas checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Wishford Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to religion, sex, age, disability, nationality or any other protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.