Foreperson x3

JOB INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1968, Griffiths is one of the leading civil engineering and rail contractors working throughout Wales, the midlands and south-west England. With an annual turnover of circa £225m our 1000+ directly employed, well-trained, dedicated and highly competent workforce deliver client solutions which includes Welsh Government, Network Rail, Highways England, local authorities, Utility Companies and selected private sector organisations.

In 2018, Griffiths became part of Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials business and a wholly owned subsidiary of CRH. Griffiths has over 1,000 employees operating across 100 sites or schemes at any given time.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Foreperson (x3) to join our Team.

Based within the South West of England initially working on our schemes within the St Austell, Cornwall, we are looking for an experienced individual looking to take the next career step.

We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to the Senior Works Manager, the Foreperson will be responsible for the safe delivery of work sections and for ensuring that all company procedures and operational documentation is suitable and sufficient for the tasks undertaken.

The Foreperson will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:

• Providing health and safety leadership to operational delivery teams

• Ensuring that the Gangers and operational supervisors are organised and well-motivated to safely meet the programme milestones
• Supporting the Operational supervisors to work safely in accordance with assessed construction risks and adherence with the control measures defined in Work Package Plans and Task Briefs
• Providing necessary support to enable the project environmental risks, objectives and targets are met
• Compliance with all project documentation for the application of legislation.
• Managing the working teams, operational supervisors and other assigned resources

• Upholding the core company values, inspiring and encouraging the same throughout the team
• Supporting the Senior Wks Manager / Agent in delivery of efficient and effective work (methodology) and effective management of plant and labour resources
• Ensuring the timely ordering and delivery of all plant and equipment appropriate for safe delivery of the works and is secured and maintained effectively

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

To be successful in this role it is likely the ideal candidate will have a relevant experience along with proven leadership skills.  It is likely you’ve been in your current role for a number of years and as a result built up a significant skill set and developed some great construction experience that you are now ready to apply in a new challenge.

In addition, have CITB SSSTS certification. You must also have a full first aid at work certification. Ideally you’ll also be CPCS Plant Certification and be an A61 – Appointed Person

You will also be in possession of an SSSTS and have a relevant CSCS card.

WHY GRIFFITHS

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Company car/car allowance (where applicable)
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks)
• We currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and Menopause’
• Training and development opportunities

Griffiths, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.