Organisation - LOGISTICS AND MANUFACTURING

Job - Track

Position Type - Full Time

Job title – Material Handler EV Logistics

Salary - £44,768

Hours – Monday to Friday 7.00am to 2.30pm

Grade – MH11
Location – Ruislip Depot
Contract Type – LU

Overview of project/role

As a Material Handler, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day loading / unloading of vehicles to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.

Key Accountabilities

To load and unload vehicles from any location required on the LU Network
To operate manual handling equipment
To actively liaise with the EVL Loading Chargehands and EVL Plant Manager to ensure that all loading activity is performed to the agreed standards
Working as part of a team engaged in loading and unloading of Engineering and Road Vehicles
Loading and unloading carried out to the required standards of safety, quality and reliability, service requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

Essential

Practical skills associated with loading and unloading Engineering Trains
Good communication skills to communicate effectively with other team members and management
Able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions and recommend appropriate action to suit site conditions
Able to correctly identify Engineering Vehicles and their uses
Demonstrate understanding of responsibilities concerning rules, regulations, documentation and procedures and able to apply these
Able to operate Teleporter, Forklift if applicable for shift

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of rolling stock safety procedures.
Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment – identification, uses and safety. factors to work with accordance with the Transplant Loading Manual
Competent as Banksman / Slinger.
Knowledge of load vehicle gauging and tare specifications.

Desirable

BTA (Basic Track aware)
Safety critical licence
Stock safety loading licence

Experience

Essential

Currently hold or have held a bankmans/slinger certification
Currently hold or have held a forklift driving license
Currently hold or have held a railway track certification
Experience working in and around heavy machinery

Desirable

Experience working within possessions/specified areas (Engineering vehicles)

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

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

The closing date for applications is 21/08/24 @ 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

Safety Critical

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

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