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Mechanical Foreman (Black Hat)

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 450 - 490 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Plymouth

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Foreman (Black Hat)

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Working Hours: 45 hours per week (07:30 – 17:00)

Reporting to: Mechanical Services Manager / Mechanical Package Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Foreman (Black Hat) to support delivery on a major infrastructure redevelopment project within a live MOD environment in Plymouth. This role will focus on frontline supervision, safety, and compliance of mechanical installation works, ensuring all activities are delivered in accordance with project procedures, statutory requirements, and safe systems of work.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required (process typically takes up to 8 weeks).

Eligibility Requirements

Must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years

Key Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day mechanical installation activities across site
Ensure all works comply with project safe systems of work, permits, procedures, and specifications
Support the Authorised Person (AP) in maintaining safe systems of work
Monitor subcontractors and operatives, ensuring competence, training, and authorisation are in place
Ensure RAMS and permits are understood and adhered to by all personnel
Identify, report, and escalate hazards and unsafe conditions
Manage testing, flushing, pressure testing, and commissioning activities
Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and communicate safety expectations
Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and wider project teams for safe work sequencing
Attend daily coordination meetings and contribute to short-term planning
Maintain records of inspections, calibrations, and equipment condition
Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
Promote a strong safety culture across mechanical works
Identify and drive improvements in processes, supervision, and competence
Support training and mentoring of site personnel
Requirements

Time-served Mechanical Engineer or equivalent (e.g. NVQ Level 3)
CSCS Gold Card (Pipefitter, Mechanical Engineer or equivalent)
SSSTS or SMSTS
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and safe isolation practices
Proven experience supervising mechanical installation works on construction or industrial projects
Ability to interpret drawings, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Proactive, safety-first mindset with confidence to challenge unsafe practices
Desirable

Asbestos Awareness
First Aid / Emergency First Aid at Work
Experience within nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated environments

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