Carpentry Foreman (Non-Working) - 2nd Fix & Fire Doors
Location: Slough
Rate: £280 per day
Job type: Self-employed
Start: Immediate start available
We are looking for an experienced Carpentry Foreman (Non-Working) with a strong carpentry background to oversee the carpentry package on a busy new-build development in Slough.
This is a long-term opportunity for the right person.
The role is site-based and focused on supervising 2nd fix carpentry, final fix, fire door installations, snagging and quality control. This is not a tools role.
You will be responsible for leading the carpentry package, ensuring works are completed safely, to a high standard and on programme, while managing the associated paperwork, inspections and fire door records.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise 2nd fix and final fix carpentry works.
- Manage subcontract and price-work carpenters.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality.
- Carry out inspections before works are signed off.
- Manage snagging through to completion.
- Ensure fire door installations meet specification.
- Complete fire door records accurately.
- Complete site paperwork, quality inspections and progress records.
- Coordinate labour, materials and other trades to keep works progressing.
- Report progress, issues and programme risks to site management.
- Maintain good housekeeping and health & safety standards.
What We're Looking For
Applicants should have:
- Strong carpentry background.
- Experience in a supervisory or foreman role.
- Experience supervising 2nd fix and final fix carpentry on new-build projects.
- Good knowledge of fire door installation requirements.
- Experience completing fire door documentation and quality inspections.
- Experience managing subcontract or price-work carpenters.
- Strong organisation and communication skills.
- Ability to plan ahead and keep works moving to programme.
Essential Qualifications
- Valid CSCS card.
- SSSTS or SMSTS.
- Valid First Aid certificate.
- Right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- £280 per day.
- Long-term, stable project.
- Immediate start available.
- Supportive site management team.
- Opportunity for ongoing work on future projects for the right person.
To Apply
Please apply with your CV and answer the following questions:
- Do you hold a valid CSCS card?
- Do you hold SSSTS or SMSTS?
- Do you hold a valid First Aid certificate?
- Please briefly describe your carpentry background.
- How many years have you supervised carpentry works?
- Have you managed 2nd fix and final fix carpentry packages on new-build projects?
- Do you have experience with fire door installations and fire door records?
- Are you experienced in site paperwork, quality inspections and progress reporting?
- When are you available to start?
- Are you happy with the rate of £280 per day?
Pay: £280.00 per day
Application question(s):
- Do you hold SSSTS or SMSTS?
- Do you hold a valid CSCS card?
- Do you hold a valid First Aid certificate?
- Please briefly describe your carpentry background.
- How many years have you supervised carpentry works?
- Have you managed 2nd fix and final fix carpentry packages on new-build projects?
- Do you have experience with fire door installations and fire door records?
- Are you experienced in site paperwork, quality inspections and progress reporting?
- When are you available to start?
- Are you happy with the rate of £280 per day?
Work Location: In person
