Material Handler (Days)

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Key Information

Job title: Material Handler (Days)

Salary: £46,919   Grade:  MH11                     

Location:  Ruislip Depot, Ickenham, Ruislip.

Shifts: Monday to Friday Days - 0700-1430

Contract: London Underground - Permanent 

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 Loading Chargehands and EV Logistics Manager to ensure that all loading activity is performed to the agreed standard
• Working as part of a team engaged in loading and unloading of vehicles
• Loading and unloading carried out to the required standards of safety, quality and reliability, service requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

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

Knowledge

• Knowledge of rolling stock safety procedures (Essential)
• Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment – identification, uses and safety factors to work with accordance with the Transplant Loading Manual (Essential)
• Competent as Banksman / Slinger (Essential)
• Knowledge of load vehicle gauging and tare specifications (Essential)
• BTA (Basic Track aware) (Essential)
• IWA (Individual working alone) (Desirable)
• Safety critical licence (Desirable)
• Stock safety loading licence (Desirable)

Experience

• Currently hold or have held a bankmans/slinger certification (Essential)
• Currently hold or have held a forklift driving license (Essential)
• Currently hold or have held a railway track certification (Essential)
• Experience working in and around heavy machinery (Essential)
• Experience working within possessions/specified areas (Engineering vehicles) (Desirable)

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 one-page covering letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd July 25 @ 23:59

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