Application for Employment with the Port of Felixstowe

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Please note that in line with the requirements of the Road Traffic Act 1988 a minimum age of 21 is applied to all quayside vacancies

Position applied for: Where did you hear about this vacancy? Vacancy reference: Engineering Rigger 8552

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______Signature Date External Vacancy

Engineering Rigger Dayworking position based at Trinity South Engineering Workshops

A vacancy has arisen within our Engineering Rigging Services Team, in our Engineering Department, for an experienced Engineering Rigger to work Daywork (Monday – Friday), incorporating a 24/7 on call requirement, to provide Mechanical Rigging Maintenance and Repairs support within the Operational Engineering Department. The successful candidate will have the ability to undertake Engineering Rigging activities and associated working.

Suitable applicants should meet the following requirements:  Have experience on a wide range of rigging repairs, installations and lifting equipment;  Hold a full DVLA Driving Licence;  Be prepared to undertake training to achieve Engineering Plant Licences;  Be prepared to undertake specific in-house training and experience of crane rigging services.

In addition, desirable criteria includes:  Either a City and Guilds I,II and III in Mechanical Engineering or Rigging Services and/or an ONC in Mechanical Engineering;  A Certificate of successful attendance on Rope Examination for Rigging Services Equipment and Maintenance;  Have in-depth knowledge of rigging materials, installations and replacement to on quayside cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes and miscellaneous plant and equipment;  Have in-depth experience and knowledge of container handling cranes, general and specific rigging systems;  Experience in workshop equipment, including overhead cranes and rigging equipment.

In addition to the above criteria, the quality of application forms submitted will be taken into consideration for shortlisting. The selection process will involve a competency-based interview, along with psychometric testing.

The position covers a dayworking 8-hour pattern covering 5 days a week, averaging 40 hours per week. The salary for this role is £32,996 per annum and also offers membership of a contributory Occupational Pension Scheme, Single Private Healthcare cover and a generous holiday allowance. Please note, this position does not offer any relocation packages.

To apply please complete an application form downloadable at: www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk/ vacancies. Please then click the ‘Job Description’ button below for an Application Pack including an application form. CV’s will not be considered on their own. Completed application forms should be sent to Lauren Russ, HR Service Centre, Ashley House, Port of Felixstowe, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3SY. Vacancy Reference: 8552.

Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 30th January 2013 at 1700hrs.

Enquiries/applications from Employment Agencies will not be accepted for this vacancy. JD1131 Issue No 1 August 2012

Planned Maintenance – Engineering Rigger

Job Summary Responsible To Engineering Planning Department

Job Purpose  As required, to undertake maintenance, repairs and installation to upgrade, maintain and commission rigging installations on all the Ports infrastructure. Quay cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes, personnel lifts, mobile elevating work platforms and associated workshop equipment on the Ports plant and equipment, provide expert knowledge of all rigging services.  To diagnose, rectify and repair faults on the Cranes Rigging Systems as well as utility equipment including the Ports container handling equipment at all (3) HPUK sites. Description of Duties Primary Functional  Ensure all maintenance and installation work is carried out effectively and Objectives of the Role safely.  Ensure that rigging installations on the Ports plant and equipment are cost effectively repaired and maintained in a safe manner with minimal operational disruption.  Maintain the quay crane rigging lift assemblies, including routine inspection and testing, periodic adjustment and spreader frame alignment.  Maintain the mobile elevating work platforms and other associated personnel carrying apparatus to conduct rigging services.  Maintain workshop infrastructure of overhead cranes, vehicle hoists and other ancillary equipment in support of providing rigging services.  Ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, standard operating practices, with recommendations for action and continuous improvement. Primary Line / Performance  Management Objectives of the Role (If Applicable) Primary Leadership  Objectives of the Role (If Applicable) Responsibilities for: People  Responsible for own safety and general duty of care for plant operators in consequence of repair work undertaken. Assets  Responsible for safe operation of equipment following repair or modification. Responsible for complex Rigging tools and equipment as well as own vehicle and mobile telephone. Finance  Responsible for ensuring that the most cost effective route is taken in undertaking modification and repairs, with the minimum parts replaced and the modification or repair completed efficiently on all planned and unplanned activities. Decision Making  Constantly prioritising workload and scheduling  Ensuring all maintenance activities enhance equipment performance / reliability and that no actions compromise this, for this purpose analyse equipment performance and technical information  The ability to diagnose complex faults from sometimes limited data and history. Making decisions on whether equipment is safe to operate. JD1131 Issue No 1 August 2012

Planned Maintenance – Engineering Rigger

Communications  Routine exchange of information on a day to day basis.  Regular progress reports on all maintenance, installation and commissioning work.  Updating engineering management and supervision on current status of all ongoing repair work. Experience & Knowledge  In depth knowledge of rigging materials, installations and replacement to on quay side cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes and miscellaneous plant and equipment.  Constantly update own technical knowledge to stay abreast of developing technology.  In dept experience and knowledge of container handling cranes, general and specific rigging systems.  Area of expertise includes specialist workshop equipment including overhead cranes and rigging equipment. Qualifications Minimum:  City and Guilds I, II and III in Mechanical Engineering and Rigging Services  ONC in Mechanical Rigging Services  Certificate of successful attendance on Rope Examination and Rigging Services Equipment and Maintenance.  3 years experience on wide range of rigging repairs, installations and lifting equipment.  Specific in-house training and experience of crane rigging services.  Full UK Driving Licence and Engineering Plant Licences essential. Mental Demands  Ability to cope with changing work priorities which may be pressurised and demanding.  Frequent periods of intense concentration on complex technical problems. Physical Demands  Frequent climbing and working at heights Health & Safety (exposure to risk)  Frequent exposure to risk of rigging systems and steel wire ropes whilst working on Quay Cranes, RTGs and RMGs.  Frequent exposure to noise, dust and vessel exhaust fumes.  Working at heights

Authorised by: Accepted by: Manager’s name: Job Holder’s name: James P Alsop Signature: Signature:

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