Heavy Plant Operator

Purpose of The Job

As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist with stockpiling logs/residues and keeping the different mills on site supplied with logs.

Key skills & Requirements

Key Competences

·        Experienced and competent in the operation of heavy plant to include, but not limited to a shovel, log handler and Liebherr material handler

·        Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

·        Excellent numeracy skills

·        Able to listen to, and understand, work and general instructions

·        Hands on and flexible attitude

·        Ability to work within a small team

·      Safety awareness for self and others

·      Ability to estimate and differentiate between log length’s

·      Ability to use tape measure and calipers

·      Able to work outdoors

·      Able for manual handling tasks

·      Availability for shift change

Action Assignments:

Key Responsibilities

1.       Health and Safety

·        Proactively comply with all the Company’s Health and Safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures

·        Be happy to challenge others, raise Safety Observations and help keep others safe

·        Participate in training events organised by the Company

2.      Machine Operation

·        Safely operate heavy plant around the mill, to include but not limited to a shovel, log handler and Liebherr material handler

·        Basic machine monitoring/ preventative maintenance including the completion of pre-use inspection checklists and documentation

3.      Log Activity

• Making sure that logs are delivered to the various mills as required
• Assume a responsible attitude for the reception of loads arriving on site and ensure they are allocated to the correct stock piles. Interact with truck drivers
• Carry out regular checks on the logs by measurement and visual assessment to ensure that the mill specification has been met

·        Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor

·        Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to log related activity

4.      Housekeeping

·        Good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general work area