Material Handler - London, United Kingdom - Transport for London

Transport for London

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Material Handler / Loader Operator

043728

Organisation

LOGISTICS AND MANUFACTURING

Job

Train Driver

Position Type

Full Time

Salary - £51,955

Location - Ruislip

Contract Type - LU

Shift pattern - Monday to Friday nights (23:00 - 06:30)

Overview of project/role

London Underground is one of the world's most famous metro systems and is responsible for more than 3.5 million passenger journeys a day.

It has 11 lines covering 402km and serving 270 stations. During peak hours, more than 500 trains are in operation.

We currently have a great opportunity for a Materials Handler (Nights)
to join the Engineering Vehicle Logistics Team (EVL). You will be involved in the
day-to-day loading / unloading of vehicles to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.

You will also support Crane Operators working as slingers or banksmen in Ruislip Depot and on all possessions and specified areas as required.

Key Accountabilities
***- To load and unload vehicles from any location required on the LU Network

To operate specialist handling equipment
To actively liaise with the Loading Chargehands and EV Logistics Manager to ensure that all loading activity is performed to the agreed standard
Working as part of a team engaged in loading and unloading of vehicles
Loading and unloading carried out to the required Rule Book Standards of Safety, quality and reliability, service requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience
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Skills

Practical skills associated with loading and unloading (Essential)
Good communication skills in order to communicate effectively with other team members and management (Essential)
Able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions and recommend appropriate action to suit site condition (Essential)
Able to correctly identify vehicles and their uses (Essential)
Able to operate Teleporter, Forklift if applicable for shift (Essential)

Knowledge

Knowledge of rolling stock safety procedures (Essential)
Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment identification, uses and safety factors to work with accordance with the Engineering Vehicle Loading Manual R904 (Desirable)
Qualified as Banksman / Slinger (Essential)
Knowledge of load vehicle gauging and tare specifications (Essential)
BTA (Basic Track aware) (Essential)
IWA (Individual working alone) (Desirable)
Safety critical licence (Desirable)
Stock safety loading licence (Desirable)

Experience

Currently hold a Banksman / Slinger certification (Essential)
Currently hold or have held a forklift driving license (Essential)
Currently hold railway track certification (Essential)
Experience working in and around heavy machinery (Essential)
Experience working within possessions/specified areas (Engineering vehicles) (Essential)
Currently hold or have held PWT (TM) certification (Desirable)

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Application Process

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter.

Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.

Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28day flexi ticket
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Taxefficient cycletowork programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel

Additional Information

You will be working in all weather conditions.
This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.