General Foreman

May 17, 2023 | Comments Off on General Foreman

We're looking for a General Foreman to join our major projects team at Sellafield, based in Seascale, Cumbria. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more.



Location: Seascale, Cumbria

Contract: Full time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive + Benefits



Responsibilities

As a General Foreman, you'll be working within the Sellafield team, supporting them in the safe delivery of the section of the project in accordance with the project scope.

Your day to day will include:

  • You'll work alongside the Construction Manager to manage risks and ensure the works are efficiently delivered.
  • You'll also ensure the SHE register is maintained and is focused on the SHE plan.
  • You'll manage CSCS card records, record sheets and the Quality Assurance file, whilst monitoring team members performance and providing effective feedback.


Who are we looking for?

This role of General Foreman is great for you if:

  • You've have a proven track record of successfully delivering the works element of a project
  • You have a valid CSCS card and SSSTS certificate.
  • You'll have a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and effective communication skills.
  • You will also possess good MS Office skills and good commercial awareness


We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk to discuss and arrange these.



Benefits at Kier

We're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

  • new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.
  • professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.
  • pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
  • Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.
  • employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier
And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website: www.kier.co.uk/careers/rewards-benefits

Who is Kier?

We're made up of six business units, Group Functions, Construction, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities and Property, and as a group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK. Take a look at our sustainability objectives: https://www.kier.co.uk/sustainability/

At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals.


Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives.

You can see more about our D&I action plan here: https://www.kier.co.uk/media/6668/di-roadmap-2021.pdf

Closing Date: 16 June 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.