Trainee SPMT Operator
Salary £ Competitive & depending on experience
Avonmouth Docks, Bristol
Vacancy listed 21/10/2024
Application deadline 31/03/2025
Details
A permanent Trainee SPMT Operator role, based in Avonmouth Docks, Bristol/various UK locations. 
 
Your new company
 
Osprey is a great, British, logistics provider.  Drawing on 25 years of in-house experience, our people find the right approach, the right combination of expertise and equipment and the safest, most efficient way to transport and install their assets and critical infrastructure. We’ve shaped our business with family values, and we concentrate on building long-term relationships. We’re independent. We may be the strongest UK company you’ve never heard of.
 
We transport and install the largest structures and critical assets needed to build and renew major infrastructure. Everything from a new 4,000te railway bridge, to the world’s largest offshore windfarm blade – at 107m long. With a maritime, vessel-owning heritage to be proud of, we own our own heavy cargo barges; we have one of the largest domestic SPMT fleets in the UK and some of the heaviest lift cranes. We’re committed to delivering on our promises, on time, on budget.
 
Your new role
 
As the Trainee SPMT Operator, you will be a key member of the Osprey team and be responsible for following direction from SPMT Operators to ensure assets and other equipment are being operated in line with produced engineering and Osprey processes. Working as part of the team of operators on the SPMTs (Self Propelled Modular Trailers) you will be responsible for the full life cycle of activities involved in these operations such as, working safely as part of a team, setting up, inspecting and operating the SPMTs. You will be issued a defined SPMT Trainee programme with an allocated mentor who shall work with you to achieve milestones in your training programme. 
 
The Trainee SPMT Operator is accountable for:
  • Supporting Operational Delivery – ensuring that all operations are carried out in a safe and effective manner by following the Osprey Way of Working.
  • Site Relationships – developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Osprey colleagues and supporting client conversations when required. 
  • Development of SPMT Expertise – develop your understanding of SPMT operations through both on-site operations (to include performing basic maintenance, inspections etc.) and off-site study. You will also be involved in pre-operation planning and may be required to provide advice and support to SPMT Supervisors, Project Managers and/or Project Engineers through all stages of a project.
  • Professional Development – as a trainee, and as part of the heavy lift team, you are accountable for ensuring you engage and complete all professional development and training, as required, to support the development of your knowledge and capability in this role.
 
What you’ll need to succeed
 
The successful candidate will have:
 
Essential
  • Circa 2 years’ experience either on SPMTs or similar. 
  • UK Driving Licence, CSCS card and CPCS card – Slinger/Signaller minimum.
  • Experience of working in a heavy lift operations environment, ideally within Renewables/Oil & Gas, Civils and Port
  • Knowledge of rigging, lashing and be able to perform basic rigging duties.
  • Basic understating of maintenance and repair work.
  • Experience of adjusting trailers to ensure equal load is spread throughout all axels and can adjust to suit the terrain. 
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships, enjoy working as part of the team/be a strong team player, and able to liaise with site management and project managers.
  • Follow and perform the correct use of manual handling. 
  • Good communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Flexibility with hours of work and location throughout the UK. 
 
Desirable
  • Previous experience working on SPMTs or any other heavy lift equipment/operations.
  • Basic knowledge working in renewables, oil, gas, civil and port environments.
  • Basic maintenance and repair knowledge and be able to understand and interpret transport arrangements and rigging plans.
  • An awareness of rigging and lashing duties.
 
What you’ll get in return
 
A competitive salary, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits.  The role offers an opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting its employees.
 
In addition to your basic salary, you will receive the following benefits:
 
·       20 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
·       Enhanced employer pension contributions
·       Income protection insurance
·       Performance-related pay scheme
·       Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
·       Dedicated career development support – qualifications,                tickets etc. 
 
Osprey is committed to being an inclusive employer and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.
 
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.
 
What you need to do now
 
If you’re interested in this role, please click here, or email an up-to-date copy of your CV to careers@osprey.group.
 
Closing date
 
Please note this date may be subject to change depending on 
Benefits

A competitive salary, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. The role offers an opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting its employees.

In addition to your basic salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• 20 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Income protection insurance
• Performance-related pay scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated career development support – qualifications,
tickets etc.

Attached documents
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Job Description - Trainee SPMT Operator Role_Description_-_Trainee_SPMT_Operator.pdf
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