Job Title: Fire watcher Supervisor
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Pay: from £360 PAYE
This organisation has a large scope of work on Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. They are currently looking for supervisors direct and coordinate Fire Watch activities across the projects participating contractors.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Lead the centralised Fire Watch organisation as the accountable operational supervisor for deployment, coordination and assurance. This is a non-working supervisory role; routine fire watching is not a primary duty.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the centralised Fire Watch team across multiple construction workfaces.
- Coordinate Fire Watch Blue Hats and Fire Watchers across participating contractors.
- Attend PLOW/PLOD meetings to forecast demand and plan resource deployment.
- Maintain effective Fire Watch coverage across shifts, breaks and absences.
- Oversee hot works arrangements, risk assessments and safe working practices.
- Ensure compliance with fire safety procedures, permits and site requirements.
- Conduct field inspections, audits and assurance checks, identifying corrective actions.
- Verify Fire Watcher competence, training, authorisation and Passport compliance.
- Coordinate emergency arrangements, incident investigations and lessons learned.
- Monitor performance, report KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
Experience Required
- Minimum five years’ relevant EHS, fire safety or construction supervisory experience.
- Experience on major construction projects, preferably nuclear, power generation or oil and gas.
- Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and construction fire prevention.
- Practical experience managing hot works, permits and operational risks.
- Proven ability to coordinate multicultural teams, contractors and multiple workfaces.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current CITB MAPS or CCNSG certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification.
- First Aid at Work and recognised incident investigation training.
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
Role: Site-based, non-working supervisory position supporting day/night operations, including potential weekend coverage.
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