Base Operative

ASCO - Workforce Solutions; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO - Workforce Solutions is seeking quayside operatives to safely handle cargo and assist loading/offloading of vessels. The role involves working 7 days on, 7 days off with 9:00–21:00 shifts, flexibility +/- hours.

You will coordinate crane lifting operations, ensure equipment compliance, and support daily interfaces between lifting operations and related areas while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication and safety focus.
• Able to work in fast-paced, changing workloads without compromising standards.
• Strong planning, organizing and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist crane lifting operations and ensure personnel are clear of suspended loads.
• Assist in loading/unloading containers and cargo handling while maintaining safety.
• Ensure equipment complies with legislation and company procedures.
• Keep lifting operations areas clean and organized.
• Support day-to-day interface between lifting operations and related areas.
• Assist with planning of lifting operations and tracking of equipment.
• Participate in reviewing procedures, risk assessments and work aids.
• Promote a pro-active HSSEQ culture and LiveSafe interventions.
• Handle ad-hoc duties as required following training and competency assessments.

Skills

Team player

Good communicator

Customer safety focus

Adaptable under pressure

Spatial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Tools

OPITO Banksman Stage 3/4

Forklift license

Job description

Hours of Work: 7 days on, 7 days off rotation. Shifts are 9AM to 9PM (+/-2 hours part flex).

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.
• 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.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies
Banksman Slinger (OPITO Stage 3/4)
Current Forklift License