Job title: Logistics Chargehand (Blue Hat) - Interim Delivery Point (IDP) - PM
Location: Site-based at Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract Type: Temporary – 12 months
Salary: £24.24 per hour
Working Hours: 39 hours per week plus 1 hour overtime
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 13:30 – 22:00
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Logistics Chargehand (Blue Hat) for the Interim Delivery Point (IDP) department at Hinkley Point C. Please note, this is a temporary position to cover maternity leave.
As a Logistics Chargehand you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the HPC Distribution Compound known as IDP, this area of site is the logistics node allocated to receive permanent materials from the offsite Logistics partner for distribution to various locations around the construction site.
The IDP Blue Hat will have responsibility for the efficient operation required to support the logistics throughput as defined by the construction schedule, managing the team that will be responsible for material within the compound and the safe processing of vehicles through the area and reporting on the performance against agreed KPI's.
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:
* Starting from £24.24 per hour
* Average of 39 hours per week working, Monday to Friday
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution
* Access to online GP
* 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Executing the Traffic Management for IDP, including support of reviewing and escalating TMP requirements where needed
* Monitoring the dwell time of permanent materials in the compound against agreed turnaround times
* Managing vehicle throughput against the plan
* Ensuring the IDP team is being put to work and supervised correctly
* Ensuring daily tasks are gathered efficiently, clearly communicated and completed safely
* Ensuring operatives are trained correctly, monitored, and briefed regularly.
* Ensure investigations are carried out and reports are compiled following all incidents and accidents
* Support Black Hats in the delivery of Toolbox Talks and safety stand downs where appropriate
* Deliver Daily Briefings including Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRA) and ensure reporting is carried out correctly
* Capture and collate KPI statistics for the Black Hats
* Ensure the IDP team have correct and sufficient equipment to support the works
* Check that Calibration and Lifting Equipment processes are strictly followed
* Ensure that IDP housekeeping is maintained to a high standard
What do we need from you:
Skills, Experience
Essential
* Management of a multi-skilled team – preferably in the construction sector
* Operational involvement with stores management
* Demonstrate the ability to successfully execute SOP's Risk Assessments and Method Statements to teams
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills written & verbal
* Demonstrate through experience, the qualities of a supervisor
* Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
* Provide evidence of the ability to deliver clear verbal instruction and provide written reports where necessary
Desirable
* Construction Logistics Supervision or Management
* HR experience - (disciplinary, investigations absence management, grievance, performance management)
Qualifications
Essential
* CITB Supervisor HS&E test (must be completed before start date)
* SSSTS (must be completed within the first 3 months of employment)
* Good IT skills
Desirable
* Driving Licence
* HPC pass holder
* HPC Incident Controller
* HPC TMIC
* Manual handling training
* Traffic Marshall
Site Specific Information:
* You must be able to provide a 3-year work history and required vetting process in line with HPC protocols.
* You must be able to obtain the HPC pass.
* The site is located remotely and a bus journey of 45 minutes each way is required to gain access.
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