Our Head Office is based in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath however our installation crews work on sites across Ireland including Cork and wider Europe. The Installation Foreperson will work on various sites to carry out mechanical installation tasks – installing pipework, fittings, etc. There is a Pay Scale in place for this position which includes payment for travel to and from work in a Company vehicle.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Champion Health and Safety: Lead and drive safe work practices onsite.
- Coordinate onsite resources including labour, materials, and subcontractors.
- Manage a team of Installation Operatives to meet all project requirements and deadlines.
- Drive quality standards in line with SOP’s and work practices.
- Ensure Installation documentation is completed correctly: Responsible for submitting progress drawings, testing records, site audits, RAMS, access, and site permits.
- Reduce wastage and provide performance feedback.
- Supervise works and attendance of a team of Installation Operatives and subcontractors, providing guidance and training regarding job procedures, work standards and equipment use.
- Responsible for reporting incidents, performance management and time and attendance.
- Ad hoc tasks as requested by Management.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years’ experience in a Construction environment
- 2+years’ experience installing Fire Protection Systems
- Proven record of coordinating and managing site projects
- Safe Pass Card & Manual Handling Certificate (Theory & Practical Assessment) issued by QQI Qualified Trainer
- Excellent safety practices and must be comfortable working at heights and confined spaces.
- Must be flexible and available for overtime and stay aways depending on site location.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships; being a trusted advisor to employees and Managers
- Ability to prioritise work and manage challenging workload
- Flexible, adaptable, problem solving and can-do attitude to work
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills
- Excellent reporting skills
- Positive, ambitious and enthusiastic with the ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment.
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
- Full Drivers Licence for a minimum of 12months
- Abrasive Wheel Training
- CSCS Slinger and Signaller (Banksman)
- CSCS Telescopic Handler Operation (Teleporter)
- CSCS Mobile scaffold access tower
- Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
- Forklift training.
Writech is an equal employment opportunities employer.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, we recognise the benefits it can bring to the workforce and our Client’s that we support. We celebrate difference and want our People to be representative of all communities, genders, backgrounds and skill levels. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Our diverse representation is enriched by many characteristics, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and cultural experience.
We welcome job applicants from all communities, fostering a culture of inclusion for employees and respecting all individuals.
Our differences make us a better team – make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better business results.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers license (required)
- Safepass (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: CM21.07.2025