Full job descriptionWorking 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.