Operations Assistant
- Recruiter
- Peel Ports
- Location
- Liverpool, Merseyside, England
- Salary
- Competitive Salary plus benefits
- Posted
- 08 May 2015
- Closes
- 05 Jun 2015
- Ref
- PPG-205
- Contact
- Peel Ports Group
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Peel Ports is More than Ports. It's a unique network that connects everything from ports and terminals, shipping lines, fabrications and repair operations.
It's a network that we're constantly developing and growing. With our strategically located ports across the UK, we are able to offer unique logistics solutions for our container and unitised customers and link seamlessly with our RoRo and LoLo connections. Everything Peel Ports does is designed to bring added value to every service we offer our clients.
Applicants are invited to apply for the above vacancy within the Operations Department within the Bulk Operations Terminal, based at the Port of Liverpool.
Role Purpose: To assist the operations Team Leader in fulfilling a multi-functional role, where duties will vary to meet operational requirements. To operate the Company's plant and equipment, ensuring all duties are conducted within a safe and efficient manner.
The role of the Operations Assistant will include the following responsibilities:
-Operate plant machinery, including a Skid Steer, Wheel Loader and Excavator Control of conveyor equipment
-Ensure Company machinery and the working area are kept clean and tidy and in line with Peel Ports Health and Safety standards
-Suggest tactical decisions to the team leader in order to stay on schedule with cargo loading/unloading
-Complete various paperwork using internal and bulk systems
-Inspect plant equipment and record damage - liaising with the necessary colleagues to ensure damage is addressed and repaired
-Deliver a safe personal working culture, under the Peel Safe System of Work
Applicants interested in this role should ideally possess the following skills and experience:
-General knowledge of bulk material handling methods
-Plant driving experience - ideally Front Loading Shovels and Skid Steers; full training will be provided where required
-Knowledge of conveyor belt systems and their control
-Willingness to work in dusty and dirty environments, within confined spaces and the ability to work at heights
-Understanding of food products and food safety standards
-Flexible approach to working hours; this role may involve weekend and night work
-Proven experience working within a Port/ industrial environment
- Full UK Valid Driving Licence is desirable
In return you will receive:
-Competitive Salary
-25 days holiday
-Generous Flexible Benefits Package
-Company Pension with matching contributions of up to 10%