Mechanical Chargehand

DCS Recruitment; Scotland; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Chargehand for full-time contract work across Scotland and the UK. The role involves leading mechanical installation activities, coordinating with site teams, and ensuring QEHS procedures are followed on major power and substation projects.

Candidates should have apprenticeship training plus 2+ years on energy, oil & gas, or construction sites, with CSCS and safety certifications. 50-hour weeks, 10-hour shifts, immediate opportunities now.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with C&G / NVQ Level 3
• Experience participating in mechanical and electrical installation activities preferred.
• Experience working within a substation environment, with an understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams with mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Complete task cards and associated on-site quality documentation as directed by the Site Supervisor.
• Work in accordance with applicable QEHS procedures, including control of access to allocated work areas.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

CSCS Safety Passport

SSSTS

Substation experience

Mechanical installation

Health & Safety awareness

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Apprentice trained with C&G / NVQ Level 3

Tools

NSI6/NSI8 knowledge

Job description

Mechanical Chargehand

Nationwide | Immediate Opportunities in Scotland

Starting hourly rate: Circa £35.80

Full-time | Contract

DCS Engineering are currently looking to engage and work with candidates who have the experience to work across Mechanical Chargehand opportunities, supporting upcoming power and infrastructure projects across the UK.

We are currently focusing on immediate requirements in Scotland, with opportunities supporting major power and substation projects. However, if you are seeking opportunities in other areas across the UK then please submit your application as the project pipeline across the UK continues to grow.

Projects operate on 50 hours per week, working 10-hour shifts.

Job Responsibilities

• Support site teams with mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Complete task cards and associated on-site quality documentation as directed by the Site Supervisor.
• Work in accordance with applicable QEHS procedures, including control of access to allocated work areas.
• Carry out duties within your competence to the required quality and industry standards.
• Work to timescales set by the Site Supervisor and highlight potential deviations in advance.
• Coordinate with other work parties to ensure efficient and safe working.
• Adhere to site rules and comply with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Plans.
• Assist with required project documentation and actions within agreed project milestone dates.
• Plan upcoming tasks to ensure drawings, materials and resources are available.
• Lead work parties and supervise allocated tasks, working effectively within a team or independently as required.

The Candidate

• Apprentice trained with C&G / NVQ Level 3 (appropriate course) plus 1 year’s experience, or industry-recognised training with a minimum of 2 years’ experience on ESI, power generation, oil & gas or general construction sites.
• Experience participating in mechanical and electrical installation activities preferred.
• Experience working within a substation environment, with an understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Ability to lead work parties and supervise allocated tasks.
• CSCS / CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Manual Handling, Working at Height and Fire Safety Awareness.
• SSSTS.
• SSE, Scottish Power / National Grid Person BESC, NSI6 and/or NSI8 Limited advantageous.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, site initiatives and working relationships.
• Positive attitude towards conflict resolution.

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