Base Operative

ASCO Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO Group is seeking a quayside operative to safely undertake cargo handling and vessel loading/offloading activities. The role requires strong teamwork, good communication and a customer-focused safety mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts are 9AM–9PM on a 7 days on/7 days off rotation, with flexibility. You will assist in crane lifting operations, ensure equipment compliance, and support planning and loading/unloading of containers while adhering to HSSEQ procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in quayside operations with cargo handling and vessel loading/offloading.
• Strong teamwork, communication and safety-focused behaviour on a busy site.
• Able to adapt to changing workloads while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Proven planning and organising skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninvolved personnel are clear of suspended loads.
• Assist in the co-ordination of all crane lifting operations.
• Ensure equipment used complies with legislation and Company procedures.
• Contribute to day-to-day interface between lifting operations and affected areas.
• Assist with planning lifting operations and tracking equipment.
• Assist with loading/unloading of containers and cargo handling.
• Participate in review of procedures, risk assessments and work aids.
• Promote HSSEQ culture and participate in LiveSafe Interventions (LSI).
• Ad-hoc duties as required per training and competency assessments.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Safety conscious

Adaptable under pressure

Spatial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organisation

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Customer service focus

Education

Banksman Slinger OPITO 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