Recruiting now for Asbestos Removal –

Chargehand

1. Role details

• Job title: Chargehand
• Reporting to: Supervisor / Site Manager
• Direct reports: Senior Operatives, Operatives, New Starters (as allocated)
• Role type: Site-based (working lead)

2. Role purpose

To act as the working lead within the site team, supporting the Supervisor/Site Manager with day-to-day control, briefings and standards, and ensuring tasks are delivered safely and in accordance with company requirements and project documentation.

3. Key accountabilities

• Day-to-day working leadership of operatives within allocated tasks/areas.
• Reinforcing compliance with company policies, controlled procedures and project documentation.
• Supporting briefings, toolbox talks and evidence capture.
• Prompt escalation of issues, constraints and non-conformances.

4. Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee operatives in day-to-day tasks, ensuring instructions and standards are followed.
• Support site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks as directed.
• Monitor and report on safety, housekeeping, conduct and task progress.
• Support completion of site records (including digital systems) and ensure information is accurate and timely.
• Coach and support operatives/new starters in understanding site expectations and documentation.
• Act as a role model for safe and professional working practices.
• Escalate issues promptly to the Supervisor/Site Manager.

5. Competence & appraisal evidence (for audit and progression)

The Chargehand must demonstrate and maintain competence through documented evidence, including (as applicable): – Briefings/toolbox talks supported and recorded – Observation of standards (housekeeping, PPE/RPE compliance, conduct) – Quality and timeliness of site records contributed to – Coaching/mentoring activity and feedback – Escalation quality (early identification and reporting of issues)

6. Performance indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with site standards and prompt escalation of issues
• Quality and timeliness of task delivery (within the limits of project controls)
• Documentation support (accuracy, completeness, timeliness)
• Team feedback and readiness for increased responsibility

7. Skills, knowledge and behaviours

Essential

• Strong track record as an operative with reliable compliance and conduct
• Working knowledge of controlled documentation and site records
• Clear communication and basic leadership capability

Behaviours

• Leads by example; reinforces standards
• Calm, professional and fair
• Stops work and escalates where conditions are unsafe or unclear

8. Governance requirements

• Must comply with all company policies and controlled procedures.
• Must only direct tasks within the limits of competence, training and agreed project controls.
• Must maintain confidentiality and appropriate information handling.

9. Interfaces

• Supervisor / Site Manager / Contracts Manager
• Operatives and new starters
• Client/principal contractor teams (as directed)