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.
