Foreman - Earthworks

2 weeks ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Blackwell Earthmoving Limited Full time
Job Description

Location: HS2 Aylesbury

Company: Blackwell Earth Moving

Website: -we-do/our-mission-and-values/


Background and Purpose of the Role


We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Foreman to oversee the day-to-day operations of our general earthworks activities. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient control of people, equipment, and materials within a specific section of our projects. The Foreman will act as the primary point of authority on-site, coordinating efforts to meet our company’s mission and values.


Key Responsibilities


  • Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance: Ensure the safety and environmental protection of your workforce and surrounding areas. Conduct daily visits to teams to enforce compliance with health and safety policies.
  • Productivity Management: Work closely with team Supervisors to maximize efficiency and productivity. Take direct control when necessary to demonstrate effective supervision.
  • Plan Execution: Ensure teams adhere to the planned work schedules and assist in detailed planning sessions to establish and measure performance metrics.
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee construction methods and ensure adherence to Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and hold points.
  • Material Management: Handle the daily ordering of materials needed for your section, including gas oil, water, adblue, imported stone, and geotextiles.
  • Record Keeping: Ensure the quality and completeness of Daily Allocation Sheets and enforce the use of digital records where applicable.
  • Plant Management: Enforce Daily Plant Checks and report any defective equipment promptly.
  • Performance Feedback: Provide key feedback on team performance, although direct HR responsibilities are not included.
  • Procedure Compliance: Follow all company procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures and Permit to Work Memos.


Qualifications and Experience


Essential:

  • Demonstrable first-class approach to health, safety, and environmental issues.
  • Experience managing multiple earthworks teams, ensuring maximum production and minimal downtime.
  • Knowledge of machine/application matching, production outputs, and Series 600 Specification for Highway Works.
  • Proficiency in using GPS machine guidance.
  • Ability to read and work to a 3-week programme.
  • Strong understanding of quality requirements and adherence to ITPs and hold points.
  • Professional interaction with client representatives and robust defense of company interests.
  • Leadership skills, visibility, and approachability.
  • SMSTS qualification and minimum of CSCS Gold Card.
  • Minimum of 10 years in the industry, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.


Desirable:


  • Ability to operate earthworks plant.
  • CPCS plant qualifications.
  • SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training).
  • First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certificates.
  • CSCS Black Card.


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