Working Foreman/woman/ground Worker

Are you an experienced Construction Foreman/Groundworker who is looking for a new, exciting challenge? If you answered yes, then look no further, a role at WOODSmith Construction Group is just what you are looking for.

The Foreman will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a team of Ground Workers across the business on civil and commercial projects.

You will direct tasks to ensure that all works completed are in budget, on time and completed to the highest quality standards assisting with the completion of tasks as and when required.

As the Foreman Groundworker will support and implement practices that ensure Health and Safety legislation is being met and best practice is being adhered to.

Where required you will be required to provide holiday/sickness/emergency cover for the foreman on commercial & residential projects as required.

**Who is WOODSmith Construction?**

WOODSmith Construction Group is based in Saltburn-by-the-sea and provides the end-to-end delivery of construction projects, specialising in residential, commercial and public sector developments.

With decades of combined experience in all aspects of construction, our team have worked on projects across the country, of all sizes and all levels of complexity.

From design to build, we have the expertise in-house to drive efficiency, streamline processes and value engineer where required. One company, one point of contact, one goal - to deliver exceptional projects for our clients.

We’re a nationwide construction company ready to take projects from concept to delivery.

Our offices are more than just the space we work in. We encourage inspiration, creativity, and productivity in a relaxed and comfortable environment. We’re looking for people who are travelling in the same direction when it comes to the way we work, live our values, and deliver our services.

We have ambitious plans for further growth and impact, and we need the right people to take this leap with us. It may be challenging at times, but you can be assured that it is going to be rewarding and inspiring. After all, we are changing lives, every day, in all that we do.

**To be considered for this role you MUST have**:

- Good technical understanding and relevant practical skills
- People management and motivational skills
- Builds relationships with internal and external contacts
- Ability to interpret construction drawings.
- Understanding of site health and safety.
- Comfortable following procedures
- Willing to take the initiative to resolve a problem
- Able to follow and uphold standard operating procedures precisely and consistently, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to create a positive, safe, and productive team atmosphere.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and use time effectively to set action plans to achieve business targets.
- Willing to travel.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- Extensive knowledge in the construction industry.
- Full driving license (if you have a disability, we will explore reasonable adjustments with you).
- CSCS Card

**Why choose us?**

The team here at WOODSmith Construction Group genuinely care about the work we do to transform the lives of our customers and we think this is a pretty big reason to love your career at WOODSmith Construction Group.

Our people are our best asset, so we want to make sure your wellbeing is the best it can be. Our responsibilities as an employer extend beyond the workplace, we want to make sure we can help and support you when you need it most.

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

**Salary**: £17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person