Tugspan Driver

**About The Role**:
Overall Purpose of the Role

Your main aim will be to support the Port operation in the securing and letting go of vessels harbouring within the Port of Dover as well as operating Link Span equipment for the embarkation and disembarkation of vehicles and driving a Tug unit to place unaccompanied trailers on and off the vessel.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role

Work in a safe manner at all times

Ensure that you are aware and practice all requirements of the OCS Health and Safety Policy

Attend as necessary training courses as identified by your line manager

Familiarise yourself with the company’s safety policy and working instructions issued by Management

Only carry out work you are trained or being trained to do

To carry out all tasks willingly and safely to the best of your ability

As part of a team, secure and let go any vessel as directed

Operate Link Span equipment to enable embarkation and disembarkation of vehicles

Drive and operate Tug vehicles to carry unaccompanied trailers on and off vessel

When required support the operation with Ad Hoc works

To work as part of a team and treat each member of that team and all other OCS staff, clients (PRM’s & their escorts, Airline Reps, Airport Reps), visitors and contractors with civility and respect at all times

You are responsible for your own time keeping records and should follow the procedure for signing in/out, clocking in/out or swiping in/out

If you are sick you must inform your line manager/designated person as soon as you become aware you will not be available for work and every day thereafter until covered by a doctor’s sick note/self-certification form

The company will issue PPE free of charge and all items of PPE issued to you must be carefully stored and maintained. Any defects in any issued PPE should be advised to your line manager immediately

All holiday entitlement will be controlled and agreed by the designated person at your site and you must give reasonable notice of any planned absence to allow for coverag

The Company reserves the right to ask you to carry out any other reasonable duties it feels necessary to further the aims of the business

Ensure that the OCS safety image is reflected positively through your actions

Ensure that you have received the necessary training so that you can competently carry out your duties and responsibilities

Take responsibility for reviewing the safe system of work prior to the commencement of the work activity. Acknowledge and accept a personal responsibility for safety

Take responsibility for ensuring that vehicles and equipment is maintained and fit for purpose

Raise any concerns over Health & Safety breaches in accordance with Company Procedure ie; Near Misses.

To monitor Radar equipment for tracking of vessels to ensure that they are attended to upon their arrival

Carry out any other reasonable task as directed by your Supervisor or Contract Manager

Carry out Ad Hoc Freight Bay Services as directed & if not already held, receive Forklift Licence through OCS.

Ensure full compliance with OCS Group & local policies & procedures and be responsible for own safety

**Experience**

Knowledge of ports preferable but not essential.

Role requires HGV Class 1 & CPC

**Personal Characteristics/Attributes**

Ability to communicate with staff and public alike.

Self-motivated and flexible.

Must be physically able to climb ladders and heave Mooring lines.

Able to cope with shift work including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Successfully complete basic and enhanced Criminal Record Checks.

**About Us**:
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.