Plant operations scheme planner

Job Title: Plant Operations Scheme Planner
Location: Petersfield
Salary / Benefits: £45,000 - £50,000
Start Date: immediate start available.

Company Information:
Working for a family-run Principal Contractor and Framework Contractor to Network Rail specialising in a whole manner of off-track services, including vegetation management, on-track plant hire, ecological support, civil engineering and fencing.
- Key responsibilities for this POS role:
Ensure all work involving operated plant is compliant with internal and external procedures and standards, POS Rules and legislation
- Be responsible for the on-site management of OTP operations, reporting any issues to Senior POS Operations Manager immediately.
- Ensure that sites are run in a safe, efficient and economical manner
- Ensure that works are delivered to program and budget
- Preparation and issue of POS Packs and lift plans, ensuring site details are correct and cover all works to be carried out
- Participate in the development of OTP plans for the projects allocated
- Work with wider team to plan overall OTP resourcing
- Undertake site visits for purposes including POS planning and wrap inspections.
- Ensure that all data, reports and documentation are provided as mandated by the Company's POS procedure
- Controlling documents to the position
- Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring effective record-keeping.
- Act as representative on site, ensuring good relationships are maintained with the client or their representatives at all times
- Deliver Toolbox Talks and briefings prior to the commencement of works
- Undertake other activities associated with railway construction work for which the individual is deemed competent as required and directed
- Ensure that those for whom you have responsibility understand operate and adhere to company procedures.
- Observe and follow all applicable safe methods of working, and health, safety and environmental rules/procedures. Report any incidents or Close Calls immediately to the appropriate person
- Undertake training as required by your manager or the Company.
- Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures.
- Upholding and reflecting the ethos and values of the Company.
- Work in accordance with clients ' Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.
- Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Company.
- Work flexibly and be receptive and adaptable to a changing environment within a growing Company.

Experience required for this POS role:
Essential:
- A thorough understanding of the POS Safe Work Planning process
- A good understanding of relevant standards, POS scheme requirement and codes of practice
- Significant experience of Lift Planning processes
- Highly organised with the proven ability to plan logistics within set timescales
- Holds PTS and COSS tickets
- Holds Crane Controller ticket
- Have knowledge of railway plant and/or construction activities
- Good communication skills with the ability to supervise others and motivate a team
- Self-motivated and a team player
- Physically fit, able to walk distance to work sites.
- Able and willing to work in inclement weather
- Good IT skills with experience using email, MS Word and Excel
- Strong understanding of, and application of health, safety & environment practices
- Full driving license
Desirable:
- POS rep experience
- Hold Lift Planning ticket
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Have knowledge of current CDM Regulations

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