Wilson James
Logistics Chargehand (Blue Hat) - Stores and Compounds
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Job title: Logistics Chargehand (Blue Hat) - Stores
Location: Site-based at Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24.44 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5 off
Hours: 06:00 - 18:00
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Logistics Chargehand for our Internal Stores and Compounds Department for Hinkley Point C.
As a Logistics Chargehand, you will play a key role in providing controlled receipt and issue of tools, materials and equipment from our stores and compounds. You will be reporting to the Logistics Manager for Stores Compounds. Your main role will be to supervise Logistics Operatives, ensuring they are working safely in line with RAMS, DABS and HPC processes.
You will be responsible for delivering familiarisation, competency training and toolbox talks, keeping records for audit purposes. You will ensure that all compounds are set up correctly, have the relevant equipment, documentation and safe walkways.
This will be a very busy role with conflicting priorities. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work with the blue collar and white collar workforce.
You will be part of a great team, who are supportive and friendly.
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.
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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
- Daily bus allowance to travel on-site.
- Free Park & Ride service at your nearest location.
- Annual leave: 23 days (includes bank holidays).
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Access to an Online GP Service for you and your dependents.
- Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
- Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental health support specialists.
- Reward & Recognition Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme.
- Referral Scheme Chance to earn £150 for referring a friend (conditions apply).
- On site medical facilities provided.
Key Responsibilities
- To carry out the Daily Activity brief and set the team to work.
- To ensure the completion of daily checks sheets, report any defects to the manager and keep records for audit/data recording purposes.
- Deliver familiarisation/competency training and keep records for audit/data recording purposes.
- Ensure all PPE, equipment and consumables are stored, accounted for and records kept for audit/data recording purposes.
- Ensure all equipment and consumables are stored correctly and at the correct temperature and humidity.
- Ensure all equipment that requires certification is kept in date and reinspected as appropriate.
- To ensure all storage containers are secured when not manned.
- Set up/maintain exclusion zones when required.
- To ensure all stores containers are kept organised, clean, tidy and free from obstruction.
- Ensure all material that requires quarantine is secured promptly.
- To ensure all compounds are set up correctly, have the relevant equipment, documentation and safe walkways.
- To ensure all material deliveries are receipted correctly, ensuring receipt paperwork is completed, filed and relevant departments are updated.
- To inform all operatives of any changes related to site duties or site requirements – sign off POWRA where required.
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What Do We Need From You
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- A CITB Supervisor H&S test (must be obtained before the start date).
- Site Supervisory Safety Training Scheme Certification SSSTS.
- You must be able to obtain the certification within the first 3 months of employment.
- Previous Supervisory experience.
- Demonstrate knowledge of material storage processes.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Experience working in a centralised construction logistics team.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and experience of stores accounting.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the management of Calibration, P.A.T and thorough examination processes.
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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Location
Hinkley Point C
Wick Moor Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset, UK, TA5 1DL
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