General Foreman (Contract)

GENERAL FOREMAN

Morson International are presently working with a key client in the Nuclear sector who have a requirement for a General Foreman. This is a longer term contract role overseeing/supervising mechanical assembly operations at their site operations in Newbury. Competitive rate on offer for local/traveller applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Site Manager or his deputy for all matters relating to quality and safety
• Undertake all work as instructed by the Site Manager or his deputy to the requirements of the task documentation (i.e. Method Statement; Construction Plan; Risk Assessments etc.), with due care to minimise the potential for inadvertent disturbance to site plant or equipment.
• Comply in addition to the above-mentioned documents, with all other relevant safety instructions as identified through the Site Manager or his deputy and set to work the supervisors within their charge.
• Provide a daily report on work performed and any areas where opportunities may be realised or where work is not being delivered to plan with an option to recover any slippages.
• Attendance at daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Use plant and equipment correctly, and in accordance with training and instruction provided.
• 'Build only to the Print' in compliance with the requirements of the design intent.
• Adopt at all times the S*T*A*R*T principle. Stop, Think, Act, Review and Tell whilst engaged on all types of works on site.
• Conduct weekly Toolbox Talks on matters of Safety and Company policy.
• Participate in the production and review of Point of Work Risk Assessments.
• Participate in the Pre & Post Job De-Briefs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Training Scheme or Apprenticeship (CITB/Company Training Scheme)
• Site Installation/Maintenance supervisory experience in Nuclear Industry/Power Generation
• Aware of Nuclear Class 1 Installation Requirements and Standards
• Hold relevant CSCS card for their trades/skills
• Be prepared to have Compulsory and Random Drugs & Alcohol Testing
• Hold valid licences, tickets, authorisations for the roles they have been appointed to
• Have carried out Manual Handling training
• Are fully conversant with the Health and Safety at work act 1974
• Have experience working on a building/Construction environment in the role as a supervisor/foreman
• Are fit and healthy to undertake Physical/Manual labour.
• Have knowledge of CDM regulations

Desirable - any of the following additional requirements

• IOSH Managing safely
• Lifting Equipment Operator tbc
• Slingers/Riggers
• Banksmen
• Forklift truck operator licence
• PASMA qualification
• Pipe fitting
• Cable running
• Electric Pallet truck operator
• Pneumatic tug operator. (Master mover) (Training may be provided)
• Knowledge, experience on Hydraulic systems installation
• Able to read installation drawings and follow instructions
• Hand tool and power tool competent
• Ladder/Stepladder inspection
• PAT Tester
• Abrasive Wheels
• Fire Safety, Fire Watch, Hot works
• Loler AP Lifting equipment inspector
• Stores/Supplies control.