Base Operative

Due to continued growth and success, our Aberdeen based is recruiting for Base Operatives to join the team on a permanent basis. Working on a 7 on 7 off basis, the ideal candidates will offer experience working in a busy quayside setting and must hold a valid OPITO Banksman Slinger Certificate.

Our client's quayside operatives deliver safe and efficient support to quayside operations, applying their range of skills to the evolving needs of our customers.
We are currently seeking applicants who can clearly demonstrate relevant experience and associated training to safely undertake cargo handling and vessel loading/offloading activities.
Our ideal candidate will also clearly demonstrate customer and safety focused behaviours to adapt to changing workloads and priorities, ensuring tasks are at all times conducted in a timely and safe manner in compliance with relevant legislation and Company procedures.

Key responsibilities include:
Ensure uninvolved personnel are clear of the suspended loads.
Assist in the co-ordination of all crane lifting operations.
Assist in the transportation and logistics of lifting equipment.
Responsible for ensuring that all equipment used is compliant with legislation.
Contribute to the day-to-day interface between lifting operations and any other affected areas.
Assist in accurate control and tracking of all lifting equipment.
Assist with the planning of lifting operations.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the lifting operations/deck areas
Assist with the loading/unloading of containers and cargo handling.
Regularly participate and contribute to the review of procedures, work aids and risk assessments
Continuously promoting a pro-active HSSEQ culture, ensuring participation and compliance.
Actively participate in the Livesafe Intervention (LSI) process
Ad-hoc duties as required in line with applicable training/competency assessments undertaken.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)
Team player and good communicator
Customer and safety focused with a proven track record within quayside operations.
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.
High levels of spatial awareness
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Solutions based with strong planning and organising skills, and an excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work stand-alone while a positive contributor to the wider team.
Motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications/Competencies
Banksman Slinger (OPITO Stage 1/2)

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies
Banksman Slinger (OPITO Stage 3/4)
Current Forklift License

Interested? We'd love to hear from you, click below to apply or contact Claire Buchan for a confidential conversation.