Working Foreman

Working Foreman / Site Supervisor

Location: North West Based (UK-Wide Travel Required)

Rate: £22.00 per hour (Self-Employed)

Package: Company Van + Paid Travel Time

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Working Foreman / Site Supervisor to join a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering fast-track retail projects across the UK.

This is a hands-on role suited to somebody with a joinery background who is comfortable leading teams on-site while remaining actively involved in the works. Projects are predominantly within the retail sector, including high street stores, retail parks and refurbishment programmes.

The position involves a mixture of 60% night shifts and 40% day shifts, with frequent UK-wide travel and occasional weekend working. On larger projects, you'll work alongside a Site Manager, while on smaller schemes you'll take the lead and manage site operations independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations on retail fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Carry out hands-on joinery and finishing works when required.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme and client expectations.
• Conduct site inductions and maintain health & safety standards at all times.
• Monitor workmanship, quality control and site productivity.
• Manage site materials, deliveries and logistics.
• Liaise with project managers, site managers, subcontractors and clients.
• Complete site paperwork, progress reports and health & safety documentation.
• Assist with problem solving and programme management on fast-track projects.
• Ensure all works comply with company and statutory regulations.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Working Foreman, Site Supervisor or Retail Site Manager.
• Strong joinery background with the ability to work hands-on when required.
• Experience delivering retail fit-out, refurbishment or shopfitting projects.
• Comfortable travelling and working on projects throughout the UK.
• Experience working night shifts and weekend programmes.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple trades on site.
• Own tools.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications Required

• SMSTS or SSSTS Certificate.
• First Aid at Work Certificate.
• CSCS Card.

Desirable

• Experience working within live retail environments.
• Background delivering fast-track programmes.
• Experience managing small projects autonomously from start to completion.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent self-employed position.
• £22.00 per hour.
• Company van provided.
• Paid travel time after the first 30 minutes of travel.
• Long-term work with a secure and growing contractor.
• Variety of projects across the UK.
• Excellent team culture and supportive management.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile retail refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Strong pipeline of repeat business ensuring long-term security.

Ideal Background

This position would suit individuals currently working as:

• Working Foreman
• Site Supervisor
• Retail Site Manager
• Shopfitting Supervisor
• Joinery Foreman
• Fit-Out Supervisor

with experience delivering retail projects for high street, convenience, food retail or commercial clients.

Career Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on supervisor looking for long-term stability with a respected fit-out contractor. The successful candidate will join an experienced team delivering fast-track retail projects nationwide while benefiting from a strong company culture, consistent workload and genuine job security.