Drainage Foreman

Via East Midlands Limited; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional infrastructure firm is seeking a Drainage Foreman to oversee team operations in Bilsthorpe. The successful candidate will manage drainage tasks, provide leadership, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Requires relevant experience, valid driving licence, and qualifications in highway maintenance. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discounts and benefits

Additional leave

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in running a team for drainage work.
• Cat B driving licence and Driver CPC required.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructions to staff ensuring high-quality standards.
• Oversee drainage tasks including investigations and repairs.
• Manage equipment and materials while on site.

Skills

Team leadership in drainage works

Advanced highway drainage skills

Problem-solving ability

Health and safety knowledge

Understanding of driver regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 in highway maintenance or equivalent experience

Industry recognised qualifications (e.g., New Roads and Street Works Act, First Aid)

Job description

Drainage Foreman

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Drainage Foreman to join our Drainage team based out of our Bilsthorpe Depot.

Who we are?

At Via our work has never been more meaningful, and we’re proud to be shaping the future of highways across Nottinghamshire. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management—keeping Nottinghamshire’s highways safe, reliable, and built to last.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you’ll do:

• Provide instructions and directions of works to staff under your supervision, ensuring tasks are delivered safely to a high‑quality standard, on time and to budget.
• Undertake and over‑see drainage related tasks including initial investigation and problem identification and network repairs, using CCTV, high pressure jetting equipment and root cutters ensuring works are delivered.
• Responsibility for all plant, equipment, vehicles and materials allocated to your team, ensuring their correct use, daily checks and avoiding any unnecessary damage.
• Ensure own conduct, and those under your supervision, while undertaking tasks associated with works delivery, are at an acceptable level and enhance the reputation of the company.
• Complete all paperwork and controlled documents including dynamic risk assessments, Site Inductions etc to support the Management with clear, concise instructions and work in line with company policies and procedures.

What we’re seeking:

• Relevant experience and knowledge of running a team in the delivery of drainage works.
• Cat B driving licence and Driver CPC (Cat C + E desirable).
• Hold industry recognised qualifications; New Roads and Street Works Act, First Aid, High Pressure Jetting Association (desirable).
• NVQ level 3 in highway maintenance, or equivalent experience in highway maintenance work.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and make decisions using own initiative in relation to problem solving and changing circumstances and prioritise work based on allocated tasks and resources available.
• Advanced skills in highway drainage including drainage investigation and problem identification.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures (working times, PPE, manual handling).
• Understanding of drivers’ regulations, vehicle checks, tachographs, basic vehicle maintenance, loading and securing.

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Employee discounts and benefits.
• Additional leave.
• Free onsite parking.
• Career growth opportunities within the company.

Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!