Logistics Manager (Black Hat) - Plant & Fleet

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

Job summary

A logistics and project management company is seeking a Logistics Manager (Black Hat) to oversee operations at Hinkley Point C. The role requires supervisory experience in plant operations or construction and involves ensuring compliance with safety and operational protocols. Offering a starting salary of £55,000, this permanent position comes with benefits like annual leave, life assurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Life assurance scheme

Pension Scheme with 5% employer contribution

Employee Benefits Platform

Training and development programmes

Online GP services

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• CITB Managers and Professional (MAPS) must be obtained before the start date.
• SMSTS to be obtained within the first 3 months.
• Previous supervisory experience preferable in plant operations or construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision to Plant & Fleet Chargehands and Operatives.
• Ensure all plant and equipment are maintained and refuelled.
• Conduct familiarisation training for operators/ operatives for securing loads.

Skills

CITB Managers and Professional (MAPS)

SMSTS

Supervisory experience

Understanding of Delivery Management Systems

Safe loading and security of loads

Driving Licence

HPC pass holder

IOSH

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Knowledge of CPCS training

Job description

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Client:

Wilson James

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Somerset, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job title: Logistics Manager – Plant & Fleet (Black Hat)

Location: Site-based at Hinkley Point C, Somerset

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting from £ 55,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 15:30

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Logistics Manager (Black Hat) - Plant & Fleetat Hinkley Point C.

As a Logistics Manager your main responsibilities will be to provide active supervision to Plant & Fleet Chargehands and Operatives ensuring they are put to work safely and carry out their duties in line with RAMS, DABS and HPC processes.

What we can offer you:

Salary starting from £55,000 (depending on experience)
Working 39 hours plus 6 hours overtime per week
Hours worked over 9.75 per day paid at an enhanced rate
Annual leave of 25 days + Bank Holidays
Life assurance scheme
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.
Access to online GP services
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.

KeyResponsibilities:

To produce and carry out the Daily Activity Brief (DABs) and set the team to work.
Complete familiarisation/competency training and keep records for audit/data recording purposes.
Ensure all plant/equipment are maintained and refuelled and keep records for audit/data recording purposes.
Maintain the integrity of Fuel Cards allocated to domestic vehicles.
Ensure plant and equipment are parked in the correct area and keys are secured and controlled.
Ensure Point of Work Risk Assessments are completed for all loading/unloading activities and that these areas are segregated from Pedestrians and Hazards.
Provide familiarisation training to operators/ operatives for the securing of loads.
To co-ordinate unloading of deliveries at multiple areas, ensure handover or receipt paperwork is completed and keep records for audit/data recording purposes.
Create and provide Toolbox Talks on a weekly basis and maintain records.

What do we need from you:

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

CITB Managers and Professional (MAPS) – (Must be obtained before the start date)
SMSTS - (Must be obtained within the first 3 months of employment)
Previous supervisory experience (preferable in plant operations or construction)
A good understanding of Delivery Management Systems
Demonstrate a knowledge of safe loading and security of loads
Driving Licence

HPC pass holder
IOSH
NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
Knowledge of CPCS training

Site Specific Information:

You must be able to provide a 3-year work/ unemployment/ education history and the 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