Crane Driver - New Holland, United Kingdom - New Holland Dock Wharfingers Limited

Description

JOB VACANCY

Job Title:
Crane Driver

Location:
New Holland Dock Wharfingers Limited, New Holland

Salary:
Competitive

Hours: 42.5 pw

About us

New Holland Dock Wharfingers Limited, part of the Howarth Timber Group, is a progressive and expanding company within a busy port and shipping-related environment situated on the South bank of the Humber estuary.

Purpose of the role

This role focuses on providing a first-class service for our customers but is not limited to, the handling and transportation of freight goods on/off vessels, lorries and to/from storage areas, other operations such as timber treatment, de-stuffing of containers, unloading of engineered timber goods from road vehicles and yard/warehouse operations etc.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

-To work vessels in any capacity you are qualified to do so and at times required to fulfil the requirements of the Terminal and its customers.

• To operate all plant and/or equipment correctly, reporting any defects.
• To maintain stock information accurately when carrying out operations using written and verbal methods for recording stock movements.
• Responsible for carrying out and record preshift plant/equipment checks.
• To maintain good communications between other Terminal staff at all times,ensuring issues can be dealt with promptly.
• Must comply with all site safety procedures and requirements at all times.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment, observing good housekeeping and work in accordance with the Company'sH&S policies at all times.
• Liaise with the appropriate Supervisor to ensure the delivery of all tasks are carried safely and react to operational instructions as may be required to expedite any changes during the working shift.
• Assist in miscellaneous duties in other areas, some of which maybe of a manual handling nature, working at height and work of a physical nature.
• Responsible for maintaining a flexible approach to working hours, be prepared to work various work patterns including extended work hours paid/unpaid and weekend work to meet the needs of the business.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake any other duties as and when required by Management.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a quay crane operator.
• Previous experience within a manual based role. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be flexible towards working hours.
• Ability to adhere to strict customer and manufacturer requirements on both quality and safety. Must have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Desirable:

• Previous knowledge/experience of handling timber a distinct advantage.
• CHIP or similar industry related safety induction (Desirable but training can be provided)
• Current licence to drive a Quay Crane.
• Full UK driving licence or working towards gaining a licence would be a distinct advantage.
• GCSE English and Maths

Required Personal Attributes

• A confident, enthusiastic, approachable and motivated person.
• Energetic and flexible team member with a proactive and 'can do' attitude.
• Sense of responsibility.
• Ability to build good working relationships.

Job Type:
Permanent


Pay:
£26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Holland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Quay Crane Driving: 2 years (required)


Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 26/04/2024

Reference ID:
New Holland - Crane