VACANCY

Job description

A banksman is the individual in charge of a crane operation within a site. Because cranes may not always have great visibility of the loading area, the banksman comes in handy in the management of such activities. The banksman is also known as the reversing assistant in many civil engineering circles.

Main Purpose & Function

Responsible for directing the movement and loading/unloading of vehicles and directing the movement of mobile plant. The Banksman will also control the movements of excavator or other mobile plant, by carefully monitoring the bucket for any obstructions and other vehicle movements and pedestrians.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clearly direct vehicles and mobile plant at all times ensuring they are kept separate.
• Minimise the amount of reversing where possible and be aware of the dangers caused when reversing.
• Use practical techniques and agreed system of signalling and hand signals to assist drivers and operatives in all manoeuvres.
• Be visible to drivers at all times whilst directing vehicles and plant.
• Stand in a safe position, from which to guide all vehicles without being in the way.
• Keep traffic areas free of pedestrians.
• Be fully compliant with PPE requirements of the site
• Communicate clearly and effectively on the 2 way radio at all times.
• Report any near miss incidents involving vehicle movements in the yard to the Wood Operations Manager and Shift Supervisors and complete associated paperwork.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.
• The above list is not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.