Job title: Logistics Chargehand (Blue Hat)  - Afternoons

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