Mechanical Working Chargehand (Blue Hat)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Hinkley Point
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Pipefitting Mechanical Fitting Electrical Knowledge Supervision Safety Compliance Communication Problem-solving BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certification in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Mechanical Working Chargehand (Blue Hat)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Mechanical Working Chargehand (Blue Hat) for the Hinkley Point C project. This is a permanent, on-site role with supervisory responsibilities.

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Job Overview

The role of working supervisor is required to assist with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s extensive scope on HPC. This person should be electrically biased. We are looking for a positive, proactive person who will lead teams and oversee works on behalf of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at HPC.

Objectives of the role

  • Supervise and oversee operatives to ensure they work safely in line with HPC processes.
  • Ensure that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s mechanical installations are delivered to a high standard.
  • Maintain accurate records for audit purposes and ensure compliance with HPC protocols.
  • Ensure that all working areas are organized, clean, and free from obstruction.
  • Work closely with site supervisors and other team members to ensure the safe and timely delivery of our scope.
  • Manage specialist contractors on behalf of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Preferred Qualifications

  • Qualifications or competencies in accordance with the Pipefitter, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Machinist or Plater Job Role / Operational Function OR BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certification in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering).

Desirable Experience or Qualifications

  • National Grid qualifications and/or experience
  • Experience and working knowledge at HPC
  • Appointed Persons experience
  • Incident Controller
  • TMIC

Experience and Competencies

General

  • Strong organisation and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise with diverse workers across different teams, subcontractors, clients and management
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Must be fluent in English both verbal and written is essential
  • High Work Standards: qualitatively, demonstrates initiative and motivation
  • Knowledge of electrical installations, pipework, mechanical installations.

Experience

  • Experience of working on HPC site.
  • Experience of promoting a proactive safety culture, compliance, safety audits, inspections, enforcing site rules and procedures, escalating when necessary
  • 5 years verified experience in the role or as a Pipefitter, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical

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.

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