Coinford Ltd
Groundwork Foreman
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Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Groundwork Foreman to manage groundwork operations and lead gangs on a busy project in Greenwich. You will take responsibility for safety, quality, and programme delivery across all groundwork elements.
We have long-term work available, 10 hours paid per day, competitive rates for suitable candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring risk assessment briefings and toolbox talks are carried out
- Managing operatives - ensuring all work is carried out effectively and in a safe manner
- Expert knowledge across all groundwork elements including drainage, ground beams, sub-structure concrete, externals, roads, and oversite slabs
- Ensuring the correct plant and materials are on site to manage the programme of works
- Ensuring correct and safe methods are in place when digging around buried services
- Reading programmes set by site management and converting to working practices
- Commercial awareness of site activities and management of sub-contractors
- Excellent client communication and proactive problem solving
- Completion of IT induction and training programme within the first 1-3 months
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Requirements
- CITB 5-Day SMSTS
- CSCS Supervisor Qualification
- First Aid at Work Certification
- Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work well with other trades
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator +/- 10t Tracked*
- CPCS / NPORS* Forward Tipping Dumper
- CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller
- CPCS / NPORS* Telehandler
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Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch - we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.
What We Offer
- Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
- Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
- Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
- Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites
How To Apply
Send your CV and cards to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084 or Ben Firth, Labour Manager - 07584 362224, quoting: "Groundworker Foreman"
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