Van Driver

Company Description

Harsco Rail operates across the world and has a proven and sustained track record in providing customised, technology-driven rail track solutions.

The company has been pioneering mechanised maintenance for more than 100 years. Today, Harsco is still leading the way with practical, customer-driven solutions that set the standard for insight, innovation and performance - keeping the wheels of commerce driving forward and passengers on the move.

Harsco Rail’s Contract Services provide customers with a high quality service by work crews that know the machines’ operation and maintenance best. With years of experience, Harsco Rail’s Contract Service teams have covered more than 640,000 kilometres of track, consistently achieving industry leading production rates and high quality output. Contract services include providing the maintenance, equipment, and labour to complete the job.

Harsco Rail offers contract services for Rail Grinding and has been grinding rail for over 50 years, covering more than 300,000 km (192,000 miles) in the last 7 years.

**Job Description**:
**JOB PURPOSE**

To be responsible for the on-time delivery of parts and the collection of waste from sites across the UK. To ensure correct waste storage and segregation during transit and prior to collection by licenced waste contractors.

**Qualifications**:
**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES**

**Competency**

Qualifications & Managerial Experience
- Prior experience working within the Railway industry (Desirable)
- IOSH Managing Safely (or equiverlant)
- Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act, The Waste (England & Wales) Regulations and other associated UK waste regulations.
- Understanding of logistics (transportation, receive & dispatch)
- PTS trained (Desirable)

Technical Skills
- Analytical
- Organised
- IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Behaviours
- Influencing
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactive
- Ability to initiate and manage change
- Skilled communicator
- Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
- Diplomatic
- Ability to prioritise own work and to meeting deadlines
- Attention to detail

Additional Information
**KEY RESULT AREAS**
- Safe driving
- Compliance with regulations
- Accurate record keeping
- On-time deliveries to remote sites
- Maintaining 5S
- Positive results from internal and external audits
- Successful initiatives to improve safety behaviour

**RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES**
- Ensure that safe driving regulations/standards are adhered to.
- Delivery of parts to customers/business partners as required.
- Collection of waste materials and parts as required.
- Undertake frequent and occasionally short notice working away from home as required.
- To support the WDC and EHS Manager in the correct completion and retention of waste transfer / waste consignment notes, both internal and external.
- Ensure the correct storage and segregation of hazardous waste to regulatory requirements
- Liaison with authorised & licenced waste contractors in the collection and transfer of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- The implementation of emergency response plans for waste storage and the testing of such plans.
- Assisting with achieving & maintaining the operation to a 5S regime
- To ensure appropriate record keeping to monitor compliance and meet regulatory requirements
- To work with the EHS Manager EMEA and undertake job safety analysis to identify risks in the workplace and propose/deliver initiatives to eliminate or control these risks
- Conduct and record safety tours within their area or responsibility
- Ensure all safety matters raised are addressed promptly and that investigations are completed.
- To comply with all Health, Safety quality and Environmental policies and procedures
- To undergo any training as required by company requirements
- To undertake other duties or travel as discussed with the Supply Chain Manager

**HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work.
- Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety and environmental improvement plans.
- Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent.
- To comply with Risk Assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
- Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer.
- Co-operate with your employer on health, safety and environment.
- Make safe any unsafe conditions where practical and challenge unsafe work practices.
- Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
- Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents and near misses
- Additional responsibilities as identified for Managers in EHS/PRO/S/G/015

**DIMENSIONS**
- Nationwide coverage