Non-Working Supervisor (Black Hat) - Plant Operatives

EDF; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF is recruiting for a Non-Working Supervisor (Black Hat) to oversee plant operatives on the Hinkley Point C site. This role focuses on leading the team, coordinating activities, and delivering safe, compliant operations without hands-on tasks.

You will monitor KPIs, supervise the IDP A team, manage resources, and drive health, safety, and environmental standards across the shift, reporting to senior management. The role requires strong leadership and a commitment to Zero Harm.

Qualifications

• CSCS Black Card required.
• NVQ Level 6+ in Construction Site Management.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Lifting Appointed Person (A61).
• CPCS Card Holder (Blue) with A17/A16/A33.

Responsibilities

• Oversee traffic management operations site-wide.
• Monitor dwell times of permanent materials.
• Manage and track vehicle throughput.
• Supervise and coordinate the IDP A team.
• Support and monitor Blue Hats supervisors.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks.
• Report KPIs to the IDP A Manager.
• Ensure tools and equipment availability and calibration.
• Maintain housekeeping and SOPs across areas.
• Manage resource allocation, recruitment and planning.
• Ensure HR/IR policy compliance.
• Promote continuous improvement and HSE standards.

Skills

Leadership

Education

CSCS Black Card

NVQ Level 6+ in Construction Site Management

IOSH Managing Safely

Lifting Appointed Person (A61)

CPCS Card Holder (Blue) A17/A16/A33

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Non-Working Supervisor (Black Hat) - Plant Operatives

Job Category: Construction

Employing Company: Dalkia

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.

Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK NetZero targets.

All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.

All candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience where possible directly related to the criteria required for the role. It is acknowledged that previous Nuclear based experience will not always be possible, as such supporting with project research and how individual skills may be transferable will be important.

There are opportunities to put together strategic people plans within the nuclear sector, work on wider company people projects, deliver an excellent first class service to employees and ensure the administration and processes that engulf working life are implemented effectively and fairly.

Summary of Role

The Non-Working Supervisor is responsible for the effective day-to-day supervision of plant operatives, with a focus on coordinating all activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. This supervisory role does not involve hands-on operational tasks, but instead focuses on leading the team, managing performance, and ensuring operational targets are met.

The Supervisor holds responsibility for supporting logistics throughput as defined by the construction schedule. This includes managing a team that oversees the movement and handling of materials within the compound and ensuring the safe and efficient processing of vehicles through the designated area. The role requires close monitoring of activities against agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with regular reporting on team and process performance.

In addition to supervising daily operations, the Supervisor is expected to allocate tasks effectively, ensure adherence to health and safety standards, deliver guidance and training to operatives, and serve as the main point of contact between the team and senior management. The role plays a vital part in maintaining site discipline, ensuring timely progress, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Accountabilities:

• Oversee and execute traffic management operations for work areas site wide, including contributing to the review and update of Traffic Management Plans (TMPs).
• Monitor dwell times of permanent materials within the compound, ensuring alignment with agreed turnaround targets.
• Manage and track vehicle throughput according to the construction schedule.
• Supervise and coordinate the IDP A team, ensuring clear task delegation and safe, efficient completion of daily activities.
• Support and monitor working supervisors (Blue Hats), ensuring they are trained, briefed, and performing effectively.
• Lead incident investigations, compile reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver daily briefings, Toolbox Talks, safety stand-downs, and ensure accurate reporting procedures.
• Collect and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the IDP A Manager.
• Ensure availability and suitability of tools and equipment for the team, including compliance with calibration and lifting equipment protocols.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within all work areas.
• Implement and uphold Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage resource allocation, recruitment, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with HR/IR policies and support resolution of related issues.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying operational innovations.
• Enforce strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.

Other Duties / Responsibilities.

• Prepare for growth of Logistics Team.
• Assist in the development of Logistics Team Org Charts.
• Assist in the development of logistics Processes & Procedures.
• Point of contact for Pay/ HR/ IR issues
• Ensures Logistics team have the correct incident and safety cover in place
• Ensure training records are reviewed regularly
• Responsible for reporting team absence records
• Responsible for initiating Performance reviews or disciplinary action.
• Able to cover Nightshift Non-Working Supervisor when on annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience (as per MEH matrix)

Additional Qualifications/ Experience:

• CSCS Black Card
• Level 6 or above NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Lifting Appointed Person (A61)
• CPCS Card Holder (Blue Competent Operator) one of the following A17, A16, A33

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.