OBM are currently seeking experienced Forklift Drivers on behalf of our oil and gas service client based in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will be qualified to operate 5-15 ton Counterbalance Forklifts and support the quayside operations in the safe and efficient loading/offloading of cargo from vessels, vehicles and Base areas.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct daily checks and complete associate compliance documentation.
- Assist Fitter as and when required in the maintenance of Forklift.
- Perform forklift duties as per operational requirements in line with Company procedure and industry best practice.
- Proactively assists with the control of third party vehicles on site to ensure a safe system of work is mainatined at all times.
- Visually inspect all cargo prior to lifting in compliance with procedure, with particular emphasis on snagging hazards or loose objects, and capture all non-compliant cargo and report back to relevant responsible person.
- Support quayside operations and undertake cargo handling and vessel loading/unloading in line with applicable competence, operating instructions and HSSEQ standards.
- Assist in the co-ordination and processing of all crane lifting operations and utilise transport to ensure vessels are turned around in accordance with Operations/Shipping plans.
- Liaise with Quayside Supervisor, communicating any problems/delays with cargo operations
- Participate in and contribute to the day-to-day interface between lifting operations and any other affected areas.
- Ad-hoc duties as required in line with applicable training/competency assessments undertaken
Required Competences
- RTITB Counter Balance Forklift Certificate
- OPITO Banksman/slinger - INITIAL TRAINING
Key Skills and Attributes
- Maintains positive proactive work relationships
- Excellent communicator
- Decision making/problem Solving skills
- High levels of spatial awareness
Desirable Competencies
The following competencies would be an advantage but not essential.
- Spill Response Training
- COSHH Awareness
- Knowledge of Oil and Gas industry Best practice
- Driving Licence
- Dangerous Good Awareness
- Manual Handling awareness
