Since 1944 AD Construction Group has established itself as a well-regarded refurbishment contractor providing building maintenance services within the public sector, predominantly to local authority housing associations. Working as a close-knit team the organisation has successfully proven time and time again its ability to be a serious competitor in the construction industry.

We are looking for a foreperson to be working in and around Sussex.

Main purpose of the role:

Plan and supervise the day-today activities at site level and ensure that work is carried out in a safe manner, in compliance with all H&S legislation.

Due to the variety of sites, driving is a fundamental part of the role, therefore applicants must have a full manual driving license.

Essential skills/knowledge:

• Experience or background in decorations and repairs, specifically painting, timber repairs, window replacements, roof repairs, masonry, flooring, plastering, minor electrical works, and specialist coatings
• Experience of managing a team of trade staff across multiple sites
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to establish good working relationships with clients, the public and subcontractors
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload
• CSCS Card
• Driving license
• Asbestos Awareness

Desirable skills:

• Experience with pre-decoration repairs
• Basic IT knowledge
• Scaffold inspection – training can be provided
• First Aid – training can be provided
• IPAF
• PASMA
• SSSTS/SMSTS

Package:

• Salary - £43,000 to £50,000, based on experience
• Hours – Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (1hr for lunch)
• Holidays + bank holidays and Christmas Closure
• Company van (tracked) and fuel card for business use
• Phone for business use
• Company branded Uniform and relevant PPE

Additional information:

• DBS check will be carried out on your behalf at the companies expense
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Six Month Probationary Period

All applications are assessed in line with the Equal Opportunities Regulations and Data Protection Regulations. 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. We will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the criteria for the vacancy.

We are a registered government Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.