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Foreman - Civil Engineering
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 42,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Foreman (Wastewater Treatment Installation)
Location: Penrith / Carlisle working across Cumbria
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
About the Company
We are working with a specialist environmental contractor who are leading the way in wastewater treatment solutions. Their work makes a genuine difference, protecting rivers, streams and communities by upgrading outdated septic systems to modern treatment plants. With strong contracts in place across Cumbria and now seek an experienced Foreman to take charge of installation projects.
What’s in it for you?
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Salary of £42k to £45k per year DOE
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Company van (Mercedes Sprinter) provided
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Company pension and additional leave
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Paid travel costs
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Food allowance for nights away
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Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that protect the environment
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Immediate start available
The Role
As Foreman, you will lead a small team responsible for installing domestic wastewater treatment plants throughout Cumbria. This is a hands-on role where you will operate excavators and dumpers, manage groundwork activities, oversee health and safety on site, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
You will be the first point of contact on site, liaising with your team, senior management, and occasionally clients. Typical projects last around one week, running Monday to Friday, with some longer schemes where necessary. Occasional overnight stays will be required (with allowances paid).
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a small site team (typically 1–3 operatives)
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Oversee excavation, trenching, and installation of treatment plants
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Operate plant machinery including excavators and dumpers
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Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at all times
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Communicate effectively with management and site staff
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Drive company vehicles between sites (Cumbria-wide coverage)
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Maintain tidy and professional sites upon completion
Requirements
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Valid UK driving licence (maximum 6 points, no recent endorsable offences)
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Good level of fitness and stamina for outdoor manual work
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Strong background in groundworks, including safe excavation up to 3m depth
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Experience managing small teams on site
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Positive attitude and strong communication skills
If this sounds like a role for you, Apply Now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.
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Clean work record with no criminal convictions
Schedule
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Full-time, permanent position
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Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
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Some nights away (allowances provided)
If you’re an experienced Foreman with a solid background in groundworks and plant operation, this is an opportunity to step into a role with excellent benefits, immediate start, and long-term potentialBefore You Apply
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