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Company: ASCO UK Limited
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Aberdeen
Reporting to the Quayside Supervisor, the 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. 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 degrees visual inspections to identify damage / overloading / PDO's / 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.
•Obtain discharge/loading plan for vessel.
•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.
•Supervision and development of OPITO Stage 1 personnel.
•Undertake yard and gantry inspection tasks, or other adhoc duties, as required.
•Allocate quayside functions.
•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.
•Awareness Training in: Dangerous Goods, HASAWA/LOLER/PUWER, Manual Handling, Deck Planning, Oil Spill, Security.
Minimum Qualifications
Banksman Slinger (OPITO Stage 3 / 4)
Lifting Equipment Inspection
Desirable Qualifications/Competencies
5-15T Counterbalance Forklift
Permit to Work Training
Knowledge of ASCO operating policies/procedures.
As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.
