Ob title: Logistics Chargehand (Blue Hat) - PM
Location: Site-based at Hinkley Point C
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £23.28 per hour
Working Hours: 39 hours + 1 hour overtime
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:30
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the main responsibility will be to supervise general operatives (Ratio 1:8) ensuring they are working safely in line with RAMS, DABS and HPC processes while also ensuring client requirements are being met.
About Wilson James:
Wilson James have been raising standards in construction logistics, security, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK.
At Wilson James, we are proud to play a vital role in the success of Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. As a trusted partner, we provide expert logistics and workforce support to ensure the seamless operation of this large-scale nuclear power development.
With over 30 years of experience and a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation, Wilson James is proud to contribute to building a cleaner energy future for the UK.
Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact
What we can offer you:
* £23.28 per hour
* Unsocial working hours uplift between 18:00 and 22:30
* Annual leave of 5.8 weeks plus bank holidays
* Life assurance scheme
* Company sick pay
* Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution
* Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme
* The opportunity to develop your career with access to training and development programmes
* Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service
* As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Access to online GP service for you and your dependant
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervising a team of up to 8 logistics operatives
* Completing daily briefings before work starts, and ensuring all operatives understand their daily tasks and are aware of any new hazards within their work areas.
* To inform all operatives of any changes related to site duties or site requirements – sign off POWRA where required.
* Supervising HR building site set ups.
* Supervising housekeeping
* Supervising the manoeuvring of materials from the off-loading points to the HR Work areas
* Supervising waste segregation and removal of waste from within the building
* Supervising the management/recording/replenishing/maintenance of all fire points, consumables, and signage within the building
* Ensuring 100% photo evidence is taken of materials delivered to the HR work areas and then given to the fleet team supervisor before the end of each shift.
* Ensure a signature is obtained from an HR supervisor/manager on each delivery note for each delivery; completed delivery notes must be hand over the fleet supervisor before the end of each shift
* During cold and freezing temperatures, supervise the logistics winterisation processes and procedures in the HR building areas.
* To ensure the completion of daily checks sheets, report any defects to the manager and keep records for audit and data recording purposes.
* Deliver familiarisation/competency training and keep records for audit/data recording purposes.
* Ensure all plant/equipment are maintained and keep records for audit and data recording purposes.
* Ensure plant and equipment are stored correctly and keys are secured when not in use.
* Ensure plant/equipment are fit for use and secure if not in use.
* Give TBTs to operatives on a weekly basis and keep records.
* Any additional reasonable duties requested by the line manager.
* Ensure others do not task your team without authority.
* Ensure that the HPC code of conduct is always followed.
* Coordinate and implement fire and emergency arrangements throughout the building.
What do we need from you:
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
* Experience working in a centralised construction logistics team.
* Demonstrate knowledge of material coordination processes.
* Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure.
* Provide evidence of the ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and provide written reports where necessary.
* Maintain a high standard of personal presentation.
* Demonstrate reliability including and have strong time management skills to ensure team effectiveness and availability.
* Demonstrate through experience the qualities of a supervisor.
* An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity in relation to visitors' and employee's needs.
* An interest in and commitment to the work of Wilson James for its clients.
* Previous Supervisory Experience
* SSSTS (or working towards)
* CITB Supervisor H&S test (must be completed before start date)
* Basic IT Skills