Overview of role

London Underground is one of the world’s most famous metro systems and is responsible for more than 3.5 million passenger journeys a day. It has 11 lines covering 402km and serving 270 stations. During peak hours, more than 500 trains are in operation. 

We currently have a great opportunity for a Materials Handler (Nights) to join the TransPlant team. You will be involved in the day to day loading / unloading of vehicles to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.

You will also support Crane Operators working as slingers or banksmen in Ruislip Depot and on all possessions and specified areas as required. 

Key Accountabilities 

To load and unload vehicles from any location required on the LU Network

To operate manual handling equipment

To actively liaise with the Loading Chargehands and Loading Manager to ensure that all loading activity is performed to the agreed standard  

Working as part of a team engaged in loading and unloading of vehicles

Loading and unloading carried out to the required standards of safety, quality and reliability, service requirements

Skills, Knowledge, Experience 

Skills

Practical skills associated with loading and unloading (Essential)

Good communication skills in order to communicate effectively with other team members and management (Essential)

Able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions and recommend appropriate action to suit site condition (Essential)

Able to correctly identify vehicles and their uses (Essential)

Demonstrate understanding of responsibilities concerning rules, regulations, documentation and procedures and able to apply these (Essential)

Able to operate Teleporter, Forklift if applicable for shift (Essential)

Knowledge

Knowledge of rolling stock safety procedures (Desirable)

Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment – identification, uses and safety factors to work with accordance with the Transplant Loading Manual (Desirable)

Competent as Banksman / Slinger (Essential)

Knowledge of load vehicle gauging and tare specifications (Essential)

BTA (Basic Track aware) (Essential)

IWA (Individual working alone) (Desirable)

Safety critical licence (Desirable)

Stock safety loading licence (Desirable)

Experience

Currently hold or have held a Banksman / Slinger certification (Essential)

Currently hold or have held a forklift driving license (Essential)

Currently hold or have held a railway track certification (Essential)

Experience working in and around heavy machinery (Essential)

Experience working within possessions/specified areas (Engineering vehicles) (Desirable)

Inclusivity statement 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process

Please apply using a two-page CV and a covering letter (Word (.docx) format preferred).

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter.

Additional Information

The closing date for applications is 4th January 2022 @ 23:59

You will be working predominantly nights and in all weather conditions.

The shift pattern for the role is Monday to Friday 23:00 – 06:30.

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

Final salary pension scheme 

Free travel for you on the TfL network 

A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan 

29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 

Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 

Discounted Eurostar travel