Warehouse Operative - Lifting

ASCO Group Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Aberdeen City is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operative. Responsibilities include supervising cargo handling, conducting inspections of loads, operating overhead gantry cranes, and ensuring safety protocols during shipping and returns. Candidates must possess an OPITO Banksman certification and demonstrate effective communication and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. High housekeeping standards and a commitment to performance are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships.
• Efficient in a fluid environment; flexible and able to adapt to changing workloads.
• Strong verbal communication skills with clear and confident information conveyance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver task Toolbox Talk(s) prior to each new task.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is utilized by the team.
• Supervise and perform Cargo Handling duties in accordance with OPITO standards.
• Conduct 360-degree visual inspection of all Loads for Damage.
• Confirm accuracy of CCU ID numbers against manifests.
• Review and comply with risk assessment control measures.
• Liaise with Chargehand and communicate any problems.
• Ensure high housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Follow documented Lifting Plans.
• Operate Overhead Gantry Crane.
• Conduct other duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Cargo handling

Ability to adapt

Numeracy and literacy

Education

Banksman Slinging – OPITO

Job description

ASCO Workforce Solutions are hiring for a Warehouse Operative to effectively control lifting/loading/unloading duties associated with Shipping, Returns, and Inventory activities in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Warehouse Specific procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver task Toolbox Talk(s) prior to each new task (When acting as Banksman)
• Ensure PPE is applicable to the task and utilised by the team (When acting as Banksman)
• Supervise and perform Cargo Handling duties in accordance with OPITO Banksman Slinger standard and those described in the OGUK Best Practice for the Safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations (when acting as Banksman).
• Conduct 360-degree visual inspection of all Loads for Damage / signs of Overloading and potential Dropped Objects
• Confirm accuracy of CCU ID numbers against manifests / paperwork
• Review and/or comply with work aids and risk assessment control measures.
• Liaise with Chargehand (Base Foreman in absence of Chargehand) and communicate any problems or delays associated with cargo handling operations.
• Actively ensure high house housekeeping standards are maintained in the yard
• Follow documented Lifting Plans
• Operate Overhead Gantry Crane
• Conduct other duties as required in support of the Shipping, Returns and Inventory Teams

Minimum Qualifications

Banksman Slinging – OPITO

• Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships.
• Works efficiently in a fluid environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and confidently.
• Numerate and literate
• Motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation