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Hands-on approach works for Steven

Posted on June 24, 2025 by helent

A supervisor our Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP), takes pride in leading his team through site work with a hands-on and proactive approach.

Coming from a military background, Steven Boyd, who works for Lindner, brings a disciplined and structured mindset to supervising his team of 16, including both experienced tradesmen and apprentices.

For Steven, leadership means being involved and solution-focused. He works closely with his team to address challenges head-on, finding solutions rather than focusing on problems.

Steven said: “It is all about tackling new tasks and working out solutions together.

“I like being involved in the details and making sure we find the best way forward.”

One of Steven’s key strengths is his ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Drawing from his military experience, he knows the value of teamwork and effective communication.

He added: “It is definitely beneficial to have people from different walks of life on the team. Everyone has their own perspective, and that variety helps us work better together.”

Coordinating manpower, and dealing with overlapping tasks from various contractors, can be challenging on site. Despite this, Steven maintains a positive outlook, focusing on planning and communication to keep the work moving smoothly.

Pride in project

Steven is proud to be part of a multi-million pound decommissioning project that makes Sellafield safer for the public.

He said: “I am proud to be involved in a project that is making a difference to safety on such a large scale.”

Steven’s dedication to professional growth is clear. Recently, he achieved his construction site management level 6 qualification, supported by Lindner. He encourages others to keep pushing forward, adding:

“Take every opportunity to get qualified. Show interest, and people here will help you progress.”

His approach reflects what Proud to Lead is all about: commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and leading by example.

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Proud to lead: Celebrating our supervisors – Sellafield

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Proud to lead: Celebrating our supervisors on PPP

Posted on April 24, 2025 by helent

Proud to lead – doing it the right way and keeping everyone safe is critical to one of our supervisors on our Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP), who brings over a decade of lifting experience to the project.

Brian Cole, crane co-ordinator for Mammoet on SRP, started as a slinger and worked his way through the ranks. Brian’s progression reflects his hands-on knowledge and leadership in critical lifting operations.

Now leading crane activities across the site, Brian is responsible for co-ordinating lifts, prioritising crane movements, and ensuring safe execution with minimal disruption.

He said: “It’s about making sure everyone’s properly briefed, understanding the Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS), and knowing the lift area is safe. We’re often working near 60 to 80 people, so communication and planning are everything.

“We’re stretched at times, but the lads always go the extra mile. They don’t just get the job done, they do it the right way.”

He also takes pride in the open, respectful culture he has helped shape:

“If someone’s not comfortable, they raise it. We deal with it straight away. That’s how we keep people safe.”

One of Brian’s proudest moments came after a recent briefing.

He added: “It really hit home what this building is for, part of the UK’s nuclear clean-up. It made me realise how important what we do here really is. It’s not just another lift, it’s contributing to something bigger.

“The scale, the people, the purpose, it all matters. I am proud to be part of something this important, working with a team that communicates well and looks out for each other.”

Brian’s leadership shows how clear communication, technical skill and trust in your team are essential when delivering complex, high pressure work, in a safety critical environment.

His approach reflects what Proud to Lead is all about, bringing experience, care and confidence to every lift.

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Proud to lead: Celebrating our supervisors – Sellafield

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Proud to lead: Celebrating our supervisors

Posted on April 3, 2025 by helent

A scaffolding supervisor on our Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP) has talked about his pride in making a difference at PPP.

Craig Bennett, who works for Altrad on SRP, takes pride in the dedication of his team. Having recently stepped into his role, his leadership is already being recognised.

He said: “I’ve not long been a supervisor on this major project, I’ve been put on SRP because of my work on other projects, so it’s good to see hard work gets noticed.”

Craig’s role involves overseeing scaffolding operations, ensuring work is done safely and efficiently. His strong relationships with both the team and management help him bridge the gap, something he believes is rare in a supervisory role.

One of the biggest challenges on site has been material logistics, with scaffolding materials needing to be lifted and moved across different levels.

Proud to Lead

For Craig, working on SRP is about more than just the job: “The way they work makes me proud, it’s proper teamwork.

“I am proud to work at PPP because of the people, the progression and the recognition. I’ve been asked about moving up further, but I’m happy in this role.

“I’ve got a good relationship with the lads and management, so I can make a difference here.”

His advice to new SRP team members: “It’s a strong team, especially in scaffolding. The key is collaboration, everyone works well together and that makes the job easier and safer.”

Craig’s leadership and commitment reflect the spirit of being ‘proud to lead’, recognising hard work, valuing teamwork and ensuring safety remains at the heart of everything at PPP.

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