Working Foreman - Manchester
Posted Today by Hays
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Manchester, Lancashire, UK
Summary: The role of Working Foreman involves overseeing a small team on a university refurbishment project in Manchester, focusing on external works such as tile removal and re-rendering. The position requires a hands-on approach, ensuring that site activities are organized and adhere to safety standards. The foreman will lead by example, actively participating in the work while managing the team. This freelance position offers consistent work for over 10 weeks starting from July 6th.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising labourers and coordinating day-to-day site activity
- Stripping off external wall tiles and assisting with demolition works
- Preparing surfaces for re-rendering
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
- Ensuring work progresses in line with schedule and quality expectations
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Site Foreman or Supervisor within refurbishment or external works
- Strong willingness to be hands-on and work alongside labourers
- Good awareness of site organisation, tidiness, and H&S
- Essential tickets: SSSTS or SMSTS, First Aid at Work, IPAF, PASMA
- Strong communication skills and reliability
Salary (Rate): £23.50 Hourly
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Freelance Working Foreman Job I Manchester I University Project I Start 06/07 I 10+ Weeks
Your new company
You will be working on a live university site in Manchester, delivering an external refurbishment project involving tile removal and re-rendering works. The project is well-organised and offers a steady programme of work on a high-profile building.
Your new role
As a Working Site Foreman/Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a small team while remaining hands-on throughout the project.
Duties will include:
Supervising labourers and coordinating day-to-day site activityStripping off external wall tiles and assisting with demolition worksPreparing surfaces for re-renderingMaintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environmentEnsuring work progresses in line with schedule and quality expectations
This is a working foreman role, so you will be expected to lead from the front and get actively involved in the work.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Site Foreman or Supervisor within refurbishment or external worksStrong willingness to be hands-on and work alongside labourersGood awareness of site organisation, tidiness, and H&S
Essential tickets:
SSSTS or SMSTSFirst Aid at WorkIPAFPASMA
You will also need to present well, be reliable, and demonstrate strong communication skills.
What you'll get in return
£23.50 per hour8.5-hour working dayOutside IR35 engagementStart date: 6th JulyOpportunity to work on a well-run, live site projectConsistent work for the duration of the programme
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