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Job Title: Tractor / Bowser Driver & Banksman

Reports to: Site Supervisor / Manager

Purpose:

• To ensure you work to schedule in a safe and efficient manner. Keeping dust levels to a minimum at all times whilst using a water jet vac.
• Cover Banksman duties as and when required

Contacts: Regular contact with LGV drivers, managers and colleagues

Responsibilities To ensure you follow safe working practices, including the use of PPE

• To report accidents and near misses immediately to your Site

Manager

• To carry out daily checks of machinery and report defects

Skills/Knowledge

• Tractor / Bowser Driver certification
• Banksman
• Health & Safety awareness
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Customer Care
• Professional Manner

Main Duties:

• To report accidents or near misses to Site Supervisor/Manager.
• To report any incidents of misconduct to the appropriate manager.
• To liaise with your Site Supervisor/Manager in order to understand the requirements for your shift.
• Only operate machinery you are fully trained to use.
• Efficiently meeting all production work requirements allocated to you by following operating procedures and works instructions.
• To demonstrate a positive and flexible approach to the varied elements of the position.
• To be prepared to carry out standby/emergency duties when required.
• Prepare and operate machinery in a safe manner, reporting any issues to the appropriate person as required.
• Complete checklists daily and Defect Book as necessary.
• Maintain and improve environmental practice within the workplace.
• Work as a member of a team helping to implement and carry out all company working practices in order to achieve team objectives.
• Move and handle materials in a safe and appropriate way within the workplace.
• When operating machinery, you must be vigilant in ensuring it is working to the maximum output.
• Housekeeping - maintaining your machinery and work area in a clean and tidy condition.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and submit within required time scales.
• Follow all South West Wood Products site rules.
• You must comply with all health and safety rules and regulations regarding the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions.
• Ensure company uniform is worn.
• Use appropriate PPE – you must not use machinery without correct PPE.
• You must comply with all legislation which applies to you.
• Inform the company of any changes to your circumstances, e.g. change of address.
• You must carry out any reasonable task required by the company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Machine: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Tractor Bowser Certificate (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)

Work Location: In person