Firewatcher (HPC)

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Firewatcher (HPC) to work on the Hinkley Point C project. This is a temporary, 6-month contract.

Our Nuclear & Infrastructure division has extensive experience in the specialist, highly regulated nuclear, transport (road and rail), process industries and power and energy sectors. Providing award winning design teams, utilising state-of-the-art design software and Tekla detailing facilities to offer customers value engineering. This gives a mix of proven success along with modern, innovative design and fabrication ideas to be able to provide a quality, specialised service to a growing market. They continue to set the bar high in their highly regulated market!

The purpose of this role is to provide surveillance to eliminate or reduce the potential for fires. This includes projects like welding or patrolling in hot work areas.

Main duties :

• Watching out for fire hazards in the workplace while Hot work is performed by other employees.
• Maintaining the conditions and requirements stated on the Hot work permit.
• Keeping flammable materials away from ignition sources.
• In the event of fire, extinguishing it or turn a fire alarm on.
• Call the emergency alarm number.
• Making sure of the exact location of firefighting equipment in the immediate area.
• Maintaining constant means of communication.
• As much as possible, keeping visual and voice contact with other employees.
• Before and during each shift, inspecting the entire work area and looking for potential risks
• Be prepared to operate fire extinguishers, if trained to do so.
• Never leaving the job site while the work is being done. If leaving, stop the job and notify workers or else deploy it to another Fire Watch to continue the Hot Work until reurn.

Key Skills & experience

• UK Accredited Firewatcher Course
• ECITB CCNSG 2 Day Safety Passport
• NVQ Level 2 in Construction Operations - Skilled Worker
• Previous experience in similar industry

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

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Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including: