Base Operative

ASCO's global operations deliver a first-class service to our customers. Our quayside operatives deliver safe and efficient support to our 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.
  
  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

No
Are you a former employee or contractor of ASCO or any of our Group Companies?
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  Former Employee
  Former Contractor
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  Do you know, or are you related to, an employee of ASCO or any of our Group Companies?
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  Yes
  No
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  Are you a member of the Armed Forces Community?
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  Family (spouse/civil partner/child
  Current Salary (in UK £)
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  Current benefits package and values
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  e.g. pension 5%, car allowance, bonus etc.
  Annual leave entitlement
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  Notice Period
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  Salary expectations for this role (in UK £)
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  What evidence can you provide to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK?
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  A passport showing the holder, or a person named in the passport as the child of the holder, is a British citizen or a citizen of the UK and Colonies having the right of abode in the UK
  A birth (short or long) or adoption certificate issued in the UK, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland, together with an official document giving the person's permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer
  A share code to demonstrate digital immigration status under the EU Settlement Scheme
  A current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office to the holder indicating that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK
  A current passport endorsed to show that the holder is exempt from immigration control, is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, has the right of abode in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK
  A current Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the named person is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or has no time limit on their stay in the UK, together with an official document giving the person's permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer
  A certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen, together with an official document giving the person's permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer
  A current passport endorsed to show that the holder is allowed to stay in the UK and is currently allowed to do the type of work in question
  A current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office to the holder which indicates that the named person can currently stay in the UK and is allowed to do the work in question
  A current Immigration Status Document containing a photograph issued by the Home Office to the holder with a valid endorsement indicating that the named person may stay in the UK, and is allowed to do the type of work in question, together with an official document giving the person's permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer
  An Application Registration Card issued by the Home Office stating that the holder is permitted to take the employment in question
  None of the above
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