Material Handler / Loader Operator London, England
Job description
Salary - £51,955
Location – Ruislip
Contract Type – LU
Overview of project/role
London Underground is one of the world’s most famous metro systems and is responsible for more than 3.5 million passenger journeys a day. It has 11 lines covering 402km and serving 270 stations. During peak hours, more than 500 trains are in operation.
We currently have a great opportunity for a Materials Handler (Nights) to join the Engineering Vehicle Logistics Team (EVL). You will be involved in the day-to-day loading / unloading of vehicles to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.
You will also support Crane Operators working as slingers or banksmen in Ruislip Depot and on all possessions and specified areas as required.
Key Accountabilities
- To load and unload vehicles from any location required on the LU Network
- To operate specialist handling equipment
- To actively liaise with the Loading Chargehands and EV Logistics Manager to ensure that all loading activity is performed to the agreed standard
- Working as part of a team engaged in loading and unloading of vehicles
- Loading and unloading carried out to the required Rule Book Standards of Safety, quality and reliability, service requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
- Practical skills associated with loading and unloading (Essential)
- Good communication skills in order to communicate effectively with other team members and management (Essential)
- Able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions and recommend appropriate action to suit site condition (Essential)
- Able to correctly identify vehicles and their uses (Essential)
- Demonstrate understanding of responsibilities concerning rules, regulations, documentation and procedures and able to apply these (Essential)
- Able to operate Teleporter, Forklift if applicable for shift (Essential)
Knowledge
- Knowledge of rolling stock safety procedures (Essential)
- Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment – identification, uses and safety factors to work with accordance with the Engineering Vehicle Loading Manual R904 (Desirable)
- Qualified as Banksman / Slinger (Essential)
- Knowledge of load vehicle gauging and tare specifications (Essential)
- BTA (Basic Track aware) (Essential)
- IWA (Individual working alone) (Desirable)
- Safety critical licence (Desirable)
- Stock safety loading licence (Desirable)
Experience
- Currently hold a Banksman / Slinger certification (Essential)
- Currently hold or have held a forklift driving license (Essential)
- Currently hold railway track certification (Essential)
- Experience working in and around heavy machinery (Essential)
- Experience working within possessions/specified areas (Engineering vehicles) (Essential)
- Currently hold or have held PWT (TM) certification (Desirable)
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Application Process
- Please apply using your CV and a two page covering letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
- Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter.
The closing date for applications is 8 September 2023 @ 23:59. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
- 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
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