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General Foreman
September 19, 2019 | Comments Off on General Foreman
Location: South Devon - Paignton
Business area: Utilities - South West Water
Closing Date: 3rd October 2019
Kier and its partnership with South West Water are passionate about water, we help provide high quality drinking and waste water services throughout Cornwall, Devon, Bournemouth and small parts of Somerset.
We work as part of a Framework delivering civil schemes across the regions in the South West, whether it be responding to fix a water leak or replacing a main on planned works, we will be there ensuring we complete the works in a safe and timely way.
As the General Foreman it will be your responsibility to ensure adequate resources are available at all times, so we are able to deliver the service in line with client requirements. You will work with multiple different teams from transport, plant, small tools, aggregates and water works materials. This is where your strong communication skills will be utilised.
You'll work closely with the delivery and planning manager to ensure field staff levels are met, this allows us to overcome the peaks and throughs, so you'll need to have strong attention to detail.
Safety is our number one priority and it's our licence to operate, you will partner the safety teams to thoroughly investigate and review all accidents, near misses and hazards. You'll be able to recognise where improvements can be made and present this back to the client.
To be successful in this role you would need to have a strong understanding of the water networks and knowledge of techniques available to maintain, improve and repair.
Holding a SMSTS and Water Passport/Hygiene will be advantageous, a full driving licence is a must as you will be required to travel around the operational business area.
In return for your hard work we will reward you with a competitive reward and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Company Van
- Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
- Free Life Assurance
- 21 days annual leave
- Access to a range of attractive flexible benefit options to tailor your package to suit your lifestyles
- Two employee Share Scheme options
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers