Working Foreperson
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 3 September 2026
Apply NowWe are recruiting for an experienced Working Foreperson who has delivered void projects in social housing; this experience is essential for the job. The work is on the tools and supervising / leading other trades.
About Gilmartins
Gilmartins is a family owned and run business; our staff are valued and our ethos is to promote from within. Our Board of Directors mostly started on the tools themselves so have a ‘hands-on’ understanding of the work we do.
We work in social housing providing Void refurbishments for local authorities and housing associations.
The Role:
· Managing Void property refurbishments including carrying out site surveys, managing tasks / trades / materials, snagging, finishing off minor repairs, changing locks
· Working across Manchester
· The ideal person will live central to this area and be willing to travel and work between sites.
* Run and manage sites
* Inspect completed jobs
* Maintain and promote quality and Health & Safety on site
Summary of Required Skills:
* Previous experience in social housing managing void projects is essential
* Good understanding of SOR codes
* Deadline driven with effective time management skills
* Excellent organisation skills
* High attention to detail
* People management skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels with all stakeholders
* Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
* IT literate
Requirements for Job:
· Full manual driving license – not automatic licence
· SSSTS qualified - ideally
· DBS certificate
Company Benefits:
· Company Van / Fuel card / Paid parking (business use only)
· Mobile phone / PDA (business use only)
· Career development opportunities
· 28 day paid annual holiday (to include bank holidays)
· Employee Assistance
· Hamper at Christmas
Hours of work are 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday with 1 Saturday or Sunday in 4 required (paid in addition to salary)
About Gilmartins
Gilmartins is a family owned and run business; our staff are valued and our ethos is to promote from within. Our Board of Directors mostly started on the tools themselves so have a ‘hands-on’ understanding of the work we do.
We work in social housing providing Void refurbishments for local authorities and housing associations.
The Role:
· Managing Void property refurbishments including carrying out site surveys, managing tasks / trades / materials, snagging, finishing off minor repairs, changing locks
· Working across Manchester
· The ideal person will live central to this area and be willing to travel and work between sites.
* Run and manage sites
* Inspect completed jobs
* Maintain and promote quality and Health & Safety on site
Summary of Required Skills:
* Previous experience in social housing managing void projects is essential
* Good understanding of SOR codes
* Deadline driven with effective time management skills
* Excellent organisation skills
* High attention to detail
* People management skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels with all stakeholders
* Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
* IT literate
Requirements for Job:
· Full manual driving license – not automatic licence
· SSSTS qualified - ideally
· DBS certificate
Company Benefits:
· Company Van / Fuel card / Paid parking (business use only)
· Mobile phone / PDA (business use only)
· Career development opportunities
· 28 day paid annual holiday (to include bank holidays)
· Employee Assistance
· Hamper at Christmas
Hours of work are 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday with 1 Saturday or Sunday in 4 required (paid in addition to salary)