Non-Working Supervisor (Black Hat)

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Non-Working Supervisor (Black Hat)
Kaefer
Hinkley Point C 

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight and Leadership

• Provide clear and consistent direction to operatives, ensuring all tasks are understood and executed safely and correctly.
• Oversee site activities, identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain workflow and safety standards.
• Conduct briefings, toolbox talks, and ensure all team members understand daily tasks and expectations.
• Monitor team performance and ensure continual adherence to procedures and regulations.

Safety and Compliance Management

• Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all HSE standards and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and behavioural observations.
• Enforce site rules and procedures, escalating any non-compliance or safety concerns.
• Dupport incident investigations and lead corrective action implementation.

Accurate Reporting and Documentation

• Complete daily shift reports and ensure accurate, detailed, and timely reporting of all site activities.
• Maintain clear records of team attendance, performance, and safety observations.
• Collaborate with Package Manager and administrative teams to ensure documentation is in line with project protocols.

Team Leadership and Support

• Promote a professional and inclusive work environment that values diversity and respect.
• Provide mentoring and support to operatives, identifying performance gaps and training needs.
• Liaise between the workforce and management to ensure clear communication and operational alignment.

Resource Coordination

• Ensure operatives have the required tools, materials, and resources for their tasks.
• Coordinate with logistics and procurement to minimise delays and ensure optimal resource usage.
• Monitor and report on resource utilisation and availability.

Time & Attendance

• Prepare and distribute daily worker allocations to ensure accurate recording of hours worked, aligned with the appropriate cost codes for each workface.
• Review employee clock-in/out reports to verify accurate timekeeping and adherence to scheduled work hours.
• Monitor team working hours to ensure compliance with the Working Time Directive (WTD).

Key Skills and Competencies:

Leadership and People Management

• Proven leadership skills with a strong supervisory presence, capable of guiding, influencing, and developing teams in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
• Experienced in resolving conflicts effectively and fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Support issue resolution by promptly investigating concerns, facilitating difficult conversations, and ensuring accurate documentation of discussions and forward to People Department.
• Conduct Return to Work meetings and escalate any issues or concerns to the People Manager.
• Oversee team performance in alignment with the Company Capability Procedure, implementing and regularly reviewing Capability Improvement Plans in collaboration with the People Manager to support employee development.

Safety and Regulatory Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of health, safety, and environmental protocols within industrial or nuclear sectors.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a zero-harm culture.
• Basic understanding of Site Agreements or NAECI Agreement advantageous
• Communication and Organisation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritise effectively, and maintain accurate documentation.

Analytical Thinking and Decision-Making

• Capable of assessing dynamic worksite situations and making informed decisions quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on preventative actions.

Qualifications/Experience:

• SMSTS 
• CIPD Certificate (Company will fund this in first 3 months of employment)
• CCNSG or HSE MAPS or IOSH (Company can fund this)
• Coatings experience desirable
   

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.