Slinger/Signaller

Established in 1966, Able is a privately owned, ambitious and successful organisation. From its origins, the Company is founded on the core commitments of providing a wholly reliable service, respecting the natural environment, and being flexible in adapting to the ever-changing business needs of our clients. From being a leading and innovative specialist in complex demolition processes, the Company has developed into a major player across several sectors including offshore wind, demolition, decommissioning, site reclamation, land, property, and ports development.

To help achieve this, Able is providing and developing new bespoke port facilities on both the River Tees and the River Humber, with the latter set to establish one of Europe’s most extensive new industrial offshore wind clusters. These activities are fully supported by Government and the Humber facility has secured Freeport Tax Site status.

The Group also remains a European market leader in the receipt and disposal of redundant oil and gas structures, achieving a c. 99%+ recycling rate at its Able Seaton Port near Hartlepool.

As a major landowner across the north of England – including one of the UK’s largest vehicle storage and distribution centres near Immingham in Humberside, the property development arm of the Group is committed to delivering environmentally friendly solutions that best serve the needs of supporting communities.

The privately owned Group can demonstrate a long and considerable track record of investment, and this is further underwritten by its overriding and passionate approach to making a positive difference in every sphere of its activities.

Due to the above, the group is continually growing, and we are currently looking for a Slinger/Signaller to join our team.

OBJECTIVES

• You will play an essential role in contributing to the Demolition project ensuring a safe and timely delivery.
• To participate as an allocated team of lifting personnel throughout various stages of the Demolition project.
• Working at all times to ensure that the ABLE HSSEQ objectives and operational requirements e.g., Zero Harm, observation of the ABLE 8 etc., are maintained at all times.

• Operations Director
• Project Manager
• Appointed Person
• Lift Supervisor

• Compliance with Company and Project safety, health and environment policies and procedures.
• Ensure that your team are aware of the requirements and are following all procedures accordingly.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills, be able to motivate and supervise effectively whilst maintaining a team building ethos.
• Be aware of possible risks and hazards including asbestos, liquids, NORM and gases.
• Provide clear communication from Management through to your team ensuring a clear understanding of the objectives set and deadlines agreed.
• Provide regular updates to the Appointed Person highlighting any obstacles (including safety-related issues) that may affect the lift operation.
• Forecast materials, tools, plant and lifting equipment or accessories needed for the lifting operation.
• Inform the Appointed Person of any materials, tools, plant and lifting equipment or accessories that are required to be off hired.

• Daily Activity briefings (DABS) are carried out.
• POWRAS are undertaken prior to lifting operations.
• Pre Use equipment checks are carried out and recorded.
• The required lift plan is in place for the lifting operation prior to commencing work.
• Debrief the lifting team upon completion of the lifting operation.
• Ensure that all persons in their charge are fully made aware of the risk assessments and lift plan and that toolbox talks associated with the lifting operation are carried out prior to the works commencing.
• Ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
• Attend daily Project (DAB) meetings.
• Keep a record of lifted weights from the lifting operation and report to the Appointed Person.
• Co-ordinating and supervising all lifting activities in accordance with the lifting plan.
• Brief all lifting team personnel (i.e., crane operators, riggers and slinger banksman) on the lift plan.
• Implement all risk assessment control measures and the safe lifting procedure before the commencement of any lifting operation.
• Ensure that only suitably trained and competent crane operators, riggers and slinger banksman participate in any lifting operation.
• Ensure that the ground conditions are safe for any lifting operation to be performed by the crane.
• Verify that the crane certification and inspection records are up to date before any lifting operation.
• Continually monitor the weather conditions including wind, storms etc.
• Ensure that an emergency response plan is in place and is communicated to all relevant personnel.
• Be present and observe all activities during lifting operations.
• If unsafe conditions are reported, take suitable measures to rectify the conditions so that the lifting operation can be conducted safely.
• General operative duties, inclusive of but not limited to, soft strip, sweeping, garden maintenance, labouring duties, etc.

• At least 2 years’ experience in lifting operations.
• CPCS or NPORS Slinger/ Signaller.