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Job description

Carry out fuel loading duties. Ensure day to day compliance with all aspects of the offloading systems including, daily routine lifting equipment inspections, on site traffic management systems & any other checks to systems within your area duties. Managing day to day logistics and planning of deliveries to site. Fuel stock management and reporting. Carry out fuel analysis quality checks & input data on computer. Carry out ash collection loading & offloading. Carry out day to day loading & offloading of general site deliveries. Assist with routine maintenance when needed. Assist the operations team to ensure that plant is in a fit & correct state for return to service following maintenance, outage or other prolonged shutdown. Carry out routine site cleaning as scheduled or required. Work with the day operations team & when necessary change work patterns to meet the needs of the business. Be able to safely operate a Telehandler and Front End Load Mechanical shovel. (Training will be provided) Adhere to the companies Safety Rules and associated procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete day to day fuel loading duties
• Ensure day to day compliance with all aspects of the off loading systems including, daily routine lifting equipment inspections including on site traffic management systems and any other checks to systems within your area duties
• Carry out fuel analysis quality checks and input data on computer
• Ash collection loading and offloading
• Day to day loading and off loading of general site deliveries
• Assist with routine maintenance when needed
• Assist the operations team to ensure that plant is in a fit and correct state for return to service following maintenance, outage or other prolonged shutdown
• Assist with maintenance team in responding to first line and breakdown maintenance requirements as far as background and experience permits. Assisting maintenance functions in any such maintenance activity
• Undertake continuing personal development to enhance knowledge & skills relevant to the role
• Participating in department training and development
• Defined responsibilities in responding to site emergencies
• To work flexible working patterns in support of the business
• Ensure strict compliance with software and plant modification procedures and directives
• To change working patterns where necessary in order to meet the needs of the business
• Willing to learn new skills
• Building and maintaining a culture of team work where team members progress towards Operational and Maintenance dual skilling and want to contribute to their full potential
• Able to safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck, front Load mechanical shovel and grab crane (training will be offered to suitable candidates)

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Full Driving Licence and/ or Front end loader licence certification is essential
• A good understanding of all HSE aspects is a fundamental requirement
• A good level of practical Operational experience of driving and operating heavy plant machinery
• Ability, although not essential, to operate and carry out front line daily checks on the following equipment: Front End Loaders, telehandlers, Forklifts, Hydraulic systems, traffic management and weigh bridge facilities
• Strong organisational, logistics and planning skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills with experience in writing reports
• Familiar with a number of computer applications including Microsoft Excel
• Good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, flexible and committed attitude
• Communication and motivational skills

Desirable Skills

• Preferably in biomass power generation industry operations and maintenance
• Exposure to heavy process plant maintenance activity

Further Information

BWSC gives you access to a great network of possibilities. We build inspiring careers locally and internationally by working to our 1 Team, 1 Goal, 1 Standard ethos. We offer a key position with great colleagues and the possibility to bring your skills into play and growth on a personal level. Whilst working as a Shift Operations & Fuel Handling Technician at BWSC we offer a starting salary of over £30,000 and a great total reward package including: Health Care Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Salary Exchange Pension contributions Fixed employer Pension contribution of 6% Contractual sick pay 33 days annual leave (inclusive of the 8 statutory Bank Holidays) with the addition of 1 extra days annual leave for every 5 years of service Life Assurance cover Opportunity to earn an annual bonus (depending on business performance)