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Working Foreman (Carpenter) - Domestic Building Projects
Location: Bristol
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hatched Talent is proud to be partnering with a reputable domestic building company to find a skilled and hands-on Working Foreman (Carpenter) to lead and collaborate with a small team on a variety of residential building projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced tradesperson with a background in carpentry or general building, who's ready to step up and take ownership of site operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
Role Objective
To deliver domestic construction projects efficiently-on time, on spec, and within budget-while leading from the front with practical skills and leadership. This is a hybrid role combining hands-on carpentry with team supervision and site management.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform carpentry and general building tasks as part of daily site activities
- Supervise and coordinate trades and subcontractors to maintain workflow and site standards
- Oversee quality control to ensure projects meet the highest workmanship standards
- Ensure site operations comply with all health and safety regulations
- Assist in site logistics, materials ordering, and supplier coordination
- Monitor progress and budgets, making sure projects are delivered on time and within cost parameters
- Lead regular bi-weekly check-ins with apprentices, offering mentorship and support
- Proactively solve on-site challenges and keep project momentum strong
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in carpentry and/or general building
- Previous leadership experience on-site, ideally supervising small teams
- Strong project coordination skills and an eye for detail
- A proactive mindset and ability to make clear, confident decisions under pressure
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Key Behaviours and Competencies
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and inspire a team
- Problem-solver with a practical, can-do attitude
- High standard of professionalism and customer focus
- Aspiration to progress into an Operations Manager role in future
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high-quality delivery
- Positive team player with a desire to continuously improve and learn
- Represents the company with pride and professionalism at all times
What's on offer
- Circa £45,000 pa
- Pension
- 20 days plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Van
- Mobile phone or allowance
This is an exciting chance to join a growing business with a collaborative culture and strong project pipeline. If you're ready to take your site management skills to the next level while still getting stuck into the tools, we'd love to hear from you.
