Job Title: Banksman / Traffic Management Operative
Location: Countrystyle, Ridham Dock Road, ME9 8SR
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Department: Operations
Job type: Full time / Permanent
Working Hours: 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Countrystyle is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies and as a family run business our people and customers are at the heart of our growth and drive for passion for solution focused service.
About the role:
The Banksman will be responsible for directing the movement and loading/unloading of lorries and directing the movement of mobile plant. The banksman will also control the movements of excavator or other mobile plant, by carefully monitoring the bucket for any obstructions and other vehicle movements and pedestrians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the organisation meets the legal requirements when reversing a vehicle
- Reduce the number and/or cost of accidents caused by reversing vehicles
- Minimise the amount of reversing and be aware of the dangers caused when reversing
- Use practical techniques and hand signals to assist drivers in all manoeuvres
- Will need to use a clear, agreed system of signalling.
- Will need to be visible to drivers at all times.
- Will need to stand in a safe position, from which to guide all vehicles without being in the way.
- Will wear hi visible clothing, such as reflective trousers /shirt/coat, and ensure that any signals are clearly seen.
- Be fully compliant with PPE requirements of the site
- Have clear and effective use of the 2-way radio. Communication skills are essential.
- Report to the Operations Manager and Shift Supervisors on any near miss incidents involving vehicle movements in the yard.
- Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure no bins/skips get dropped in the main yard.
- Ensure the one-way system and speed limits are obeyed at all times.
- Control the holding bays and safe parking of all vehicles on site.
- Control the ques at the weighbridge/drive in the peak times.
- Directing deliveries to relevant departments
- Ensure all personnel are complying with all site PPE requirements
- Ensure drivers do not leave their vehicles unattended within an undesignated parking area
- Ensure pedestrian routes are adhered to and under no circumstances people crossing the yard as a cut through
- The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.
About you:
Essential Requirements:
- Shows safety and environmental awareness throughout the industry and site permits
- Identifies areas for continual improvement and finding ways to resolve issues
- Strong knowledge of goods vehicles and their operation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent Organizational Skills
Desirable Requirements:
- Knowledge of the waste and recycling industries
- Good working knowledge and experience of associated plant and machinery
- Willingly take on additional workload to help other team members while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Has experience of operating a weighbridge
- Banksman Trained
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Company pension
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Road Safety Supervisor, Traffic and Pedestrian Management Officer, Traffic Controller, Traffic Marshall, Yard Marshall, Banksman, Site Traffic Coordinator will also be considered for this role.
