Assistant Foreman

We are recruiting an Assistant Foreman at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours (Monday – Friday)
Contract Type: Full Time/ Fixed Term until 31-03-2026
Location: Ty Penallta / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Caerphilly Homes Team..

We pay an attractive salary of £34,314 - £37,035 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Caerphilly Homes are looking to recruit an Assistant Foreman to assist the Foreman in the supervision of a team of multi skilled In-house trade staff and sub contractors, to deliver the Planned Asset Maintenance program to the standards set out in WHQS 2023.

The postholder will assist and support in all daily operational activities in order to deliver the service effectively and efficiently and ensure labour and quality of work is delivered at all times. You will monitor key performance information in line with targets and take any necessary corrective action.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A recognised trade qualification such as an NVQ level 2 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in a relevant building related subject. or Basic City and Guilds or equivalent.
• The potential to lead and direct a multi-disciplined team in achieving goals and targets to realise the Council's objectives.
• Experience in a supervisory or management position in a relevant discipline working within a Local Authority or similar environment.
• Punctual, reliable and ability to meet prioritised work
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jason Owen on 07919627304 or email owenj@Caerphilly.gov.UK

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.  Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk

 for further information.