Forklift Driver

Job Description
OBM are currently seeking experienced Forklift Drivers on behalf of our oil and gas service client based in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will be qualified to operate 5-15 ton Counterbalance Forklifts and support the quayside operations in the safe and efficient loading/offloading of cargo from vessels, vehicles and Base areas with a working pattern of 7 days on/7 days off.
Role Responsibilities
Conduct daily checks and complete associate compliance documentation.
Assist Fitter as and when required in the maintenance of Forklift.
Perform forklift duties as per operational requirements in line with Company procedure and industry best practice.
Proactively assists with the control of third party vehicles on site to ensure a safe system of work is mainatined at all times.
Visually inspect all cargo prior to lifting in compliance with procedure, with particular emphasis on snagging hazards or loose objects, and capture all non-compliant cargo and report back to relevant responsible person.
Support quayside operations and undertake cargo handling and vessel loading/unloading in line with applicable competence, operating instructions and HSSEQ standards.
Assist in the co-ordination and processing of all crane lifting operations and utilise transport to ensure vessels are turned around in accordance with Operations/Shipping plans.
Liaise with Quayside Supervisor, communicating any problems/delays with cargo operations
Participate in and contribute to the day-to-day interface between lifting operations and any other affected areas.
Ad-hoc duties as required in line with applicable training/competency assessments undertaken
Required Competences
RTITB Counter Balance Forklift Certificate
OPITO Banksman/slinger - INITIAL TRAINING
Key Skills and Attributes
Maintains positive proactive work relationships
Excellent communicator
Decision making/problem Solving skills
High levels of spatial awareness
Desirable Competencies
The following competencies would be an advantage but not essential.
Spill Response Training
COSHH Awareness
Knowledge of Oil and Gas industry Best practice
Driving Licence
Dangerous Good Awareness
Manual Handling awareness