Trainee Foreman

**Career Opportunity: Trainee Foreman**

We are recruiting for a. Here at Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are now recruiting for a Trainee Foreman for our Highways Division, so easy access to the M25 is a must. A further learning programme will be provided which could be in the form of an apprenticeship.

**Main Duties for the Trainee Foreman will include**:

- Direct the work of operatives and sub-contractors.
- Ensure environmental systems are implemented satisfactorily.
- Carry out toolbox talks on a regular basis.
- Ensure use of materials to be in accordance with specification.
- Plan and order materials and plant to achieve programmes.
- Check and ensure that operatives and sub-contractors have necessary competencies.
- Ensure that works proceed in accordance with site programmes.
- Ensure all plant on site is suitable for the task and conforms to current legislation.
- Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures**.**

**Are you the person we are looking for?**

We need someone who is conscientious, hardworking, IT competent and is excellent at keeping records. Experience in people management and motivation of staff is desirable but not essential.

You will have experience in the UK civils sector, working with the NEC form of contract. You must also have a relevant industry qualification (SMSTS or equivalent). You will have significant main contractor civils experience ideally in highways, infrastructure and structures.

**Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities**:
We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

- Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
- Company car or car allowance
- Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
- Extensive training programmes
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
- Free on-site parking
- Company social calendar
- Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
- A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
- ‘_The Great Escape’ - _leaving early every Friday

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience in the UK civil sector ideally in Highways on NEC forms of contract?

Licence/Certification:

- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
- SMSTS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JCE HW TF