Heavy Plant Operator

Job title:

Heavy Plant Operator

Company

FLI Precast Solutions

Job description

We have an exciting vacancy for a Heavy Plant Operator to join our busy and expanding Post-Production team here at FLI Precast Solutions, a leading precast manufacturer. The Heavy Plant Operator will assist and support in the movement of products around site and final loading of products for dispatch.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of a range of heavy plant machinery including, but not limited to, Combilift Skip, Shunter, various size Forklifts, Straddle Carrier, etc.
• Act as banksman for gantry crane operation including goliath crane.
• Act as relief operator for goliath crane.
• Assist in strapping down of loads.
• Provide on-the-job training to trainees in the department.
• Actively learn from senior members of team.
• Performance of all tasks per health, safety and quality standards.
• Ensuring work area is kept clean and clutter/hazard free.
• Act as a role model for health and safety practices within team.
• Completion of other reasonable tasks which may be assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience in operating heavy plant vehicles and lifting equipment an advantage.
• Prior experience in movement of heavy loads an advantage.
• Prior experience working in precast industry an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of precast lifting and movement processes an advantage.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility of duties and working hours.
• Awareness and respect for health and safety rules and procedures.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven record of good timekeeping and attendance.

Additional Information:

• Must be willing and available to work day shift hours Monday to Friday with occasional weekend overtime.
• Training will be provided.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Company pension plan with matched employer contributions.
• Death in service benefit.
• Educational Assistance Programme.

About FLI:FLI Precast Solutions design and manufacture precast concrete elements for a variety of applications in the Data, Energy, Water and Aviation Industries in Ireland, UK and Europe. We provide a service to clients which allows traditional in-situ built concrete infrastructure such as large chambers, tanks, cable troughs, architectural retaining walls, piers and other heavy civils products to be manufactured off site within our three production halls at our twenty-two-acre plant in Ballon, Co. Carlow.Our core values include prioritising safety, whilst providing both quality service and product through our focus on our people, teamwork and efficiency. FLI build relationships with clients by adding value through their creative approach to solving problems and delivering projects on time in a flexible, dependable, supportive and reliable manner. Our customers benefit from FLI’s depth of knowledge, range of experience and attention to detail in terms of working with clients to create solutions. FLI are focused on creating opportunities for personal and professional growth amongst our staff in order to continue responding and adapting to the ever-changing global marker and provide an exceptionable service level to our customers. We are committed to building trusting relationships with our staff, valuing their contribution to business success while also assisting them in reaching fulfilment of their personal and career objectives.Ballon is charming rural village at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains surrounded by archaeological attractions including motte and bailey, ringforts, cashels, standing stones and holy wells, and less than an hour drive from some of the stunning beaches and attractions of Wexford. The village is a 15-minute drive to Carlow town with its host of shops, restaurants and bars, 10 minutes from the nearest motorway, 60 minutes from Rosslare Harbour and 75 minutes from Dublin Airport making it easily accessible for domestic and overseas travel.FLI Precast Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Expected salary

Location

Carlow

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:45:26 GMT

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