Groundwork Foreman/woman

**GROUNDWORK FOREMAN / WOMAN WANTED**

**About Read Construction**

**Overview**

As a working Groundworks Foreman/woman, you will be responsible for the groundworks on an allocated project and management of a small gang of groundworkers (both internal and external labour). The role will be “on the tools”, whilst offering supervisory duties.

Read are looking for a highly skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic individual, with an ability to self-manage whilst working within a team. **We will consider all applicants with strong experience as either a Groundworker or Groundwork Foreman/woman.**

**What we offer**:
1. Competitive salary

2. Company van or vehicle allowance negotiable

3. 26 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays

4. 3% pension contributions

5. Regular health assessments by qualified medical team

6. Annual flu vaccination

7. Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
- Ability to read technical drawings and set out lines / levels
- Competent in tasks such as (but not limited to) drainage, pipe laying, foundations and concrete work, kerb laying, slabbing etc.
- Keen eye for details and right first-time attitude
- Experienced groundworker with a proven track record and strong leadership skills
- Full clean driving licence
- Supervise all aspects of health and safety on site in relation to the groundworks.
- Knowledge of tools and machinery, including relevant plant tickets.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wrexham, Wrexham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- How many years groundwork do you have?

**Experience**:

- Construction: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Welsh (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Experienced Site Manager Dec 22
Expected start date: 06/02/2023