TRANSPORT OPERATIVE

TRANSPORT OPERATIVE

Join us on our journey towards a greener future 

Do you have experience in a logistic environment where you have worked with different lifting/transport equipment such as truck, forklift, crawler cranes or overhead cranes? Would you like the opportunity to develop a career in a global organisation within a very exciting industry and with a record-breaking product? 

Tasks & responsibilities: You will… 

• be responsible for moving blades safely around the production and storage areas in Fawley. We work in shift of 12 hour day shifts only, 4 days on, 4 days off, 7 days per week. 

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Maintain high safety standards and work with the HSE department to report incidents and highlight risks so they can be handled appropriately 
• Lifting, transport and storage of blades. 
• Understand the production and shipment schedule for the coming shift and know the movement plans to deliver blades to the line in the required timing. 
• Ensure that paperwork is maintained. 
• Maintain the storage area and blade stacking to ensure optimum access and usability. 
• Apply 5S principles and methodology.

Skills & experience: Our new colleague… 

must have a valid UK driving licence.

Experience of forklift and other lifting equipment will be preferable. Handling large and heavy loads is beneficial. Training will be given for all necessary certification

As a Transport Operative, it is very important that you are a team-oriented person. You must have a good understanding of safety, quality processes and reporting. 

Furthermore, you must have good communication skills and speak, read and write English fluently. 

Join us if you… 

would like to work in an international and ambitious company where we work shoulder to shoulder every day to become the global leader in the offshore wind market. You will be part of a dedicated team in an organisation characterised by being ambitious, innovative and professional. 

In Manufacturing, we offer you:

• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development
• Values such as initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions 
• Great colleagues that support each other and work together 

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.