Logistics Chargehand

Wilson James; Wick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and security firm in the UK is seeking a Logistics Chargehand. You will supervise operatives and ensure compliance with safety protocols while delivering training and maintaining working areas. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and IT skills, along with a CITB Supervisory H&S test. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, a unique shift pattern, generous annual leave, and various employee benefits aimed at wellbeing and career progression.

Benefits

Annual leave of 5.8 weeks

Life assurance scheme

Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution

Access to Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have CITB Supervisory H&S test before start date.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Good IT skills needed for reporting and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver familiarisation and competency training.
• Maintain designated working areas.
• Supervise operatives ensuring safe practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Good IT skills

Education

CITB Supervisory H&S test

SSSTS or working towards

Job description

Overview

As a Logistics Chargehand for Compounds Routine & Reactive, you will be responsible for ensuring works are completed and documentation is recorded accurately and timely. You will report to the Logistics Manager Routine and Reactive and supervise operatives ensuring they work safely in line with RAMS, DABS and HPC processes. You will deliver familiarisation and competency training, keep records for audit purposes, set up and maintain designated working areas, conduct quality checks, and provide operational support. This is a busy role with conflicting priorities, requiring the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work with both blue- and white-collar workforce.

Responsibilities

• Deliver familiarisation and competency training
• Keep records for audit purposes
• Set up and maintain designated working areas
• Conduct quality checks
• Provide operational support
• Supervise operatives and ensure safe working in line with RAMS, DABS and HPC processes
• Report to the Logistics Manager Routine and Reactive

Qualifications

• CITB Supervisory H&S test (must be completed before start date)
• Previous supervisory experience
• SSSTS or working towards
• Good IT skills
• Must provide a 3-year work/unemployment/education history and pass vetting per HPC protocols
• Must obtain HPC pass
• Site is remote; 45-minute bus journey each way required to gain access

Company and Benefits

• Wilson James has been raising standards in construction logistics, security, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across more than 300 client sites across the UK, we play a vital role in Hinkley Point C, helping to ensure seamless operation of this large-scale nuclear power development. We are committed to safety, efficiency, and innovation, contributing to a cleaner energy future for the UK.
• £23.28 per hour
• 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5 off shift pattern
• Annual leave of 5.8 weeks per year (pro rata)
• Life assurance scheme
• Company sick pay
• Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution
• Access to an industry-leading Employee Benefits Platform with discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme providing health & wellbeing support
• Emphasis on wellbeing, training, and career progression
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Online GP service for you and your dependants