Bridge Operator X4

Reference:
23-26957

Job title:
Bridge Operator x4

Directorate:
Highways, Engineering and YGC

Closing date:
20/03/2024 10:00

Job type/Hours:
Permanent | 33 Hour

Salary:
£19,948 a year

Pay Scale:
GS1

Location(s):
Aber Swing Bridge, Caernarfon

**Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this **Information Pack**

Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.

For further information about this post please contact Gerallt Hughes on 0797 097 5519

Application forms and further details available from, Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH

Tel: 01286 679076

**CLOSING DATE: 10.00 AM, 20.03.2024**

**If you would like support to apply, Gwaith Gwynedd is available to help Gwynedd residents get into work **.**

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
Ability to follow risk assessments and safe operating procedures.
Flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
Experience of working with computers and other equipment.

DESIRABLE
Experience of operating machinery.
Knowledge and understanding of general harbour activities.
Understanding and appreciation of weather and tides.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
In house training will be provided.

DESIRABLE

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE
Previous knowledge of working in a similar environment.

SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Good communication skills.
The ability to communicate and deal with members of the public.

DESIRABLE

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL
Listening and Speaking
Able to follow instructions and understand a simple conversation in both English and Welsh on familiar matters and respond to simple requests for information.
Reading and Understanding
Able to read and understand letters, messages, leaflets, signs and articles in both English and Welsh on familiar day to day matters in order to transfer the information to another person.
Writing
Able to complete a standard form and write a short memo or letter in both English and Welsh by using a set number of familiar phrases in order to convey a simple message.

**Purpose of the post**:
Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.

Operate the Aber swing bridge

**Responsibility for functions**:
Responsibility for the safe operation of the Aber swing bridge.

Carry out routine checks of the bridge and surrounding area.

**Main duties**:
Responsibilities to include:

- Operating the machinery and associated equipment of the Aber swing bridge.
- Knowledge and understanding of general harbour activities.
- Good understanding and appreciation of weather and tides.

Task
- Undertake the bridge operations in a safe manner and in accordance with all risk assessments and safe operating procedures.
- Opening and closing of the Aber swing bridge / cottage and responsibility for reporting any issues on site.
- Responsibility to ensure a shift handover is conducted and any important information is passed on to the next operator.
- Contribute in diagnosing any mechanical or electrical faults.
- Ensure the bridge and surrounding grounds are free from litter by litter picking as and when required.
- Ensure the bridge cottage drains and surrounding grounds are free from leaves and other debris.
- Undertake painting and general upkeep maintenance of the bridge cottage as and when required.
- Effective time management to ensure the bridge is open / closed strictly at 0700 / 2300 daily, except for Christmas Day.

Machinery
- To comply with the Authority’s Policies, undertake pre-use checks to ensure correct and safe operation.
- Ensure correct procedures are followed in relation to carrying out daily checks, maintenance work and use of machinery/equipment, and to report defects and problems immediately.
- Attend training and have a good level of understanding about bridge operations.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate hydraulic oil levels are maintained.
- Ensure adequate stock of hydraulic oil, oil spill kit, general cleaning and hygiene materials by updating line manager of stock levels.

Health and Safety
- Responsibility to protect the safety of self, co-workers and members of the public.
- To work in accordance with safe working operational procedures, risk assessments and Council policies in accordance with the employee's responsibilities as set out in the 1974 Health and Safety Act.
- To wear personal protective equipment including high visibility jackets / vests, safety footwear protective clothing.
- Participate in Health and Safety audits and demonstrate an understanding of the risks and general operation of the bridge.
- To report and assist in the completion of HS11 accident / violent incident / near miss / environmental incidents.
- Contribute to risk assessments and working pr