Multi Skilled Operative

Multi Skilled Operative

Description

JM36: Multi Skilled Operative
Location: Saleham, Ashford
Salary: DoE

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To safely operate the dredging and recovery plant, mobile and static plant for the production/handling of and sale of sand, gravel
• To be flexible in the role allowing cover for both dredging and static plant if required and to cover other quarries and sites as directed
• To operate plant to receive and despatch material
• To operate the site weighbridge system as required

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Safe and effective operation and maintenance of dredgers, barges and recovery plant, including routine checks, in line with Legislation, Company Policy and Procedure requirements.
• Safely operate mobile and static plants and carry out routine daily/weekly/monthly checks – In line with Legislation, Company Policy and Company Procedures (QHEST).
• Be flexible in working at other sites as required – In line with company requirements.
• Carry out routine plant and site checks – In line with Legislation, Company Policy and Procedure Requirements .
• To weigh vehicles and produce a legible sales docket which will provide the basis of invoicing or the collection of cash payment.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks – In line with Legislation, Company Policy and Procedure Requirements.
• Report all accidents, incidents and defects to your immediate supervisor without delay – In line with Company Policy and Procedure Requirements.
• Keep tidy spillages to barges, dredgers, recovery plant, static plant, roads, stockpiles, weighbridge and site entrance.
• Maintain and work to SHE procedures – In line with Legislation, Company Policy and Procedure Requirements.
• Carry out instructions as issued by supervisor and/or manager.
• Unload material, Load lorries and service customers in a timely and professional manner.
• To safely supply and feed process plant and on site customers such as BCL.
• Inform supervisor immediately of any changes in material quality.
• Work efficiently as part of a team offering support and assistance when necessary.

This job outline covers the main/most frequent responsibilities and duties included in the job. Other reasonable duties will be expected from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (essential)

• Dredging/ Fixed & mobile plant operation.
• Able to operate the weighbridge system and produce speedy accurate tickets.
• Flexibility.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work with others and as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & Safety Legislation.
• Able to work to company procedures & the requirements of legislation.
• Customer focussed & understands customer needs.
• Flexibility to work at other local sites if required.
• Ability to generate solutions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (desirable)

• Able to safely and efficiently operate equipment.
• Able to assist the site supervisor with paper work, completing spreadsheets as required.
• Experience in working in dredging, quarry, landfill, recycling or aggregates production role.
• Effective Health & Safety practices.
• Organisational skills Experience of operating dredgers, barges and a loading shovel in a busy yard.

SPECIFIC TRAINING/LICENCES:

• NVQ Level 2 (or working towards).
• Qualification in landfill and/or recycling – NVQ or equivalent (desirable).

PREVIOUS INDUSTRY/JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in operating mobile and static plant.
• Minimum 1 years experience in quarry operations and processing.
• Prior experience within a landfill and recycling role (desirable).