Fundex, seeks!
Foreman
All about your career opportunities at Fundex
Are you our new foreman?
You and your team will work at various locations in the Netherlands. Your team consists of an operator and a foundation worker. You ensure that the work is done as well as possible. At Fundex you have a lot of responsibility and a great deal of freedom to complete a project. We have projects throughout the Netherlands and Belgium, so sometimes you are in the center of Leiden and other times in a polder in Zeeland. Before a project starts you and your team build a scaffold and after finishing it, it is dismantled again and the material goes to the next project. During the work you give instructions to the operator and keep a close eye on safety.
As a foreman, you may be required to supervise apprentice workers and you will be responsible forpreparing and executing foundation work and be able to ensure safety and quality.
Conditions that make you happy
- Favorable compensation for overtime and travel time
- Excellent working conditions in accordance with the collective labor agreement for construction and infrastructure
- Generous leave arrangements; 45 vacation days (at full-time) per year
- Collective health insurance
- Varied work
- Good pension plan through the BPF
What we expect
- You know your way around and have an affinity for this work
- You are flexible and enjoy working together
- You have good communication skills in Dutch
- You have basic safety VCA or are willing to obtain it
- You are in the possession of a driving license B or are willing to obtain it at short notice
- Someone who enjoys working at different project locations in the Netherlands (or abroad).
- Someone with a great sense of responsibility
- Someone who is administratively literate, and who can record and provide appropriate data to the contractor or project manager.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Job Opening for Pile Driver / Foreman at Fundex
What does a Foreman do at Fundex?
As a Foreman or Site Supervisor, you will lead a crew on foundation projects in the Netherlands and Belgium. You will supervise the machine operator and other team members, ensure safety and quality, and make sure that the work is carried out efficiently and according to schedule.
Do I need experience to work as a foreman or crew leader?
Yes, for this position we are looking for someone with an interest in foundation work and a strong sense of responsibility. Experience as a pile driver, foreman, or in the construction and infrastructure sector is a major plus.
Where do I work as a site foreman?
You’ll work at a variety of project sites throughout the Netherlands and occasionally abroad. One day you might be working on an inner-city project, for example in Leiden, and the next at a site in Zeeland or Belgium. No two projects are alike.
What are my responsibilities as a Heibaas?
You are responsible for planning and executing foundation work, supervising staff, ensuring safety and quality, and documenting project data for the site supervisor or project manager.
What courses or certifications do I need?
A VCA Basic certificate is preferred for this position. If you do not yet have one, you can obtain it through Fundex. In addition, a Class B driver’s license is required, or you must be willing to obtain one in the near future.
Why work as a Foreman or Supervisor at Fundex?
At Fundex, you’ll enjoy a high degree of freedom and responsibility, work on a variety of projects, and benefit from excellent employment conditions in accordance with the Construction & Infrastructure Collective Bargaining Agreement (CAO Bouw & Infra), including 45 days of vacation, a solid pension plan, and attractive compensation for overtime and travel time.