Forklift Operator

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 maintained 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