Painter Foreperson 3

Painter Foreperson 3 Position Purpose The Painter Foreperson 3 is responsible for managing staff, materials, and equipment on assigned projects to ensure safe, profitable, and customer-focused delivery.
This role ensures that project budgets are met or exceeded, with strong emphasis on hours, materials, equipment hire, and subcontractor costs.
The Foreperson promotes a positive team culture, maintains high standards of safety and quality, and provides leadership to painters and apprentices.
They are accountable for projects >1500 hours, with minimal supervision (not more than two visits per week from a Supervisor unless requested by the client).
Our Values At Programmed, we expect all employees to uphold our four core values: Personal safety leadership – We believe all injuries are preventable and act to protect the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities.
Care & empathy – We respect and support each other, asking "R U OK?" when needed.
Customer service – We do what we say we will, providing reliable and professional service.
Diversity, inclusion & equality – We strive to reflect the communities we serve, creating a safe, fair, and inclusive workplace.
Qualifications & Experience Qualifications (required): Trade Certificate in Painting Driver's Licence Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket Working at Heights training Senior First Aid Certificate Experience & Knowledge: Proven experience in a similar role or environment Ability to supervise and manage >8 operatives Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills Reasonable level of literacy and numeracy Ability to work unsupervised and take accountability for outcomes Key Responsibilities Project Management Plan, monitor, and control projects >1500 hours Ensure equipment is secured and sites remain tidy and safe Conduct assessments and reassessments up to 2000 hours People Management Lead, develop, tradespeople and apprentices Conduct toolbox talks and ensures adherence to company standards Encourage training and discipline where necessary in line with policy Customer Service Maintain professional communication with clients Address client concerns promptly and escalate where required Ensure project completion sign-off is obtained Administration Maintain van stock and complete monthly stock-takes Ensure project job files and documentation are accurate and up to date Submit timesheets and planning sheets on time Safety, Environment & Quality Promote Programmed's Zero Harm culture Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements and MSDS use Maintain first aid resources and provide first aid where required Engage in continuous improvement activities Leadership Capability Framework Financial – Deliver cost-efficient, high-quality work Operations – Plan and prioritise effectively to meet commitments Customer – Build strong relationships and exceed expectations Growth – Seek innovative solutions and opportunities People – Collaborate and support team success Technology – Embrace and apply business technology advancement Key Selection Criteria Applicants must demonstrate: Proven leadership experience in painting or a similar trade environment.
Ability to manage and motivate teams of 5 or more operatives.
Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills.
Commitment to workplace safety and Zero Harm principles.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Competence in administration, including timesheets, stock control, and reporting.
Relevant trade qualifications and licences.
Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
Career Pathways At Programmed, we support career growth and provide clear pathways for development.
Successful Forepersons may progress to roles such as: Supervisor – managing multiple Forepersons and larger projects.
Project Manager – overseeing complex, high-value contracts.
Operations Manager – leading teams across multiple contracts or regions.
Specialist Roles – e.g., Safety Advisor, Training & Development, Estimating.
We also invest in continuous training, leadership programs, and opportunities to broaden skills across different service streams within Programmed Property Services.
Our Commitment Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.
Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people.
We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in.
We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.
To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.Reference number: 971889 Profession:Trades QualifiedCompany: ProgrammedDate posted: 3rd Sep, 2025