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Job Description

Hours of Work

7 days on/7 days off working Wednesday – Tuesday (+/-2 hours part flex)

Reporting to the Quayside Operations Manager, this role will co ordinate and control the safe and efficient loading/offloading of vessels, in accordance with Operations/Shipping plans and in line with all procedures and regulations. This role has a shift working pattern of 7 days on/7 days off. The following duties will be undertaken:

• Expedite material and utilise transport to ensure vessels are turned around in accordance with Operations/Shipping plans.
• Conduct 360 visual inspections to identify damage/overloading/PDOs/test certification/DG labelling and accuracy of CCU ID prior to dispatch. Liaise with Chargehand regarding any non conforming cargo.
• Inspection of lifting equipment prior to use.
• Ensure weigh load indicator is working correctly and report malfunctions.
• Ensure effective use of resources, primarily trucks to reduce double handling.
• Resolve material shipping discrepancies through communication with the shipping team.
• Liaise with Quayside Supervisor, communicating any problems/delays with cargo operations.
• Ensure accurate weights/lift counts are recorded for all cargo loaded/discharged.
• Ensure discharge/load forms/information on iLMS are correct and accurately report discrepancies, delays and non conformances.
• Undertake yard and gantry inspection tasks, or other adhoc duties, as required.
• Regularly review procedures, work aids and risk assessments.
• Conduct and record Live Safe Interventions (LSI). Attend and contribute to safety meetings.
• Ensure the correct use of forklifts and lifting equipment as set out in legislative and procedural policy.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours)

• Motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work stand alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Solutions based, strong analytical, planning & organising skills, an excellent attention to detail.
• Numerate and computer literate with well developed IT skills across the Microsoft suite.

Minimum Qualifications

• Lifting Equipment Inspection

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Forklift License
• Banksman Slinger (OPITO Stage 3/4)