Forklift/Crane Driver

Role Overview:

The job holder is responsible for effectively operating assigned forklifts, ensuring that the materials are loaded / unloaded into the desired locations in a safe and methodical manner.

The job holder is responsible for safely and effectively operating the 50T telescopic mobile crane to support all Product Line business operations in a safe and methodical manner.

In addition, the job holder is responsible for carrying out general yard duties and daily maintenance of operated plant.

The working environment is of a physical nature with machinery and tools in use within the yard, which requires the job holder to wear suitable PPE relevant to the job/work being carried out.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading/unloading of materials and equipment in a safe and methodical manner
• Ensuring that vehicles do not leave the area without the necessary paperwork e.g. delivery notes, and that material and equipment traceability is maintained at all times
• Ensuring the care and maintenance of all forklift trucks used (i.e. identifying faults and reporting them immediately to the Supervisor)
• Ensuring that forklift truck logbooks are completed on a daily basis
• Reporting any failures in quality or efficiency immediately to Supervisor. Investigating and trying to resolve these problems with the help of Supervisor
• Reporting any methods or procedures that may require improvement through change
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing a productive working relationship with both internal and external sources
• Operating 50T crane in accordance with the manufacturer, LOLER and Hunting specifications
• Supervising both Contract and Hunting personnel during lifting / sling operations
• Working closely with Banksman, conducting toolbox talks and maintaining records
• Maintaining a certification register of both the crane and its associated lifting equipment to ensure that re-certification is scheduled within LOLER guidelines
• Assisting in the preparation of Lift Plans and the associated Risk Assessments when required
• Performing daily/weekly crane checks to identify potential issues
• Ensuring all lifting operations are conducted safely and within appropriate timescales

• Performing all duties in accordance with the Company’s Materials and Logistics procedures and work instructions in order to deliver and maintain the highest standards of quality for all products and services

Qualifications/Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Relevant experience in a pipe yard/ manufacturing environment
• Standard Grade level qualification or equivalent, or relevant similar experience
• Forklift Certificate (Counterbalance – 5t – 15t – B2 Certification) with experience in handling of OCTG, containers and cargo baskets
• CPCS Mobile Crane Operators card or equivalent
• Slinger Banksman
• Good housekeeping skills
• Ability to work under instruction
• General understanding of HSE obligations
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing environments
• Mechanically sympathetic

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent communication (both written and oral), influencing and interpersonal skills
• High degree of commercial acumen
• Highly professional conduct
• Must be willing to travel and able to spend time away from home
• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask

• Ability to work with strict deadlines on a range of products to rigorous quality standards
• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions
• High level of attention to detail
• Good organisation skills
• Good team player taking responsibility for own work and that of others