Forklift operator

About the Role

We are seeking a safety-conscious and reliable Forklift Operator to join our Inspection team in Aberdeen. Reporting to the Yard Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe loading, unloading, movement, and tracking of materials within the yard and inspection areas. The role requires accurate record-keeping, compliance with company procedures, and a strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality standards.

About the Role

We are seeking a safety-conscious and reliable Forklift Operator to join our Inspection team in Aberdeen. Reporting to the Yard Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe loading, unloading, movement, and tracking of materials within the yard and inspection areas. The role requires accurate record-keeping, compliance with company procedures, and a strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality standards.

A key requirement of this role is proven experience operating forklifts while handling tubular products (pipes) ranging from 30 ft to 45 ft in length. The successful candidate must be competent in the safe movement, loading, unloading, stacking, and transportation of long tubulars within a yard or inspection environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trucks, inspection lines, and designated yard areas.
• Safely handle, transport, stack, and position tubular products ranging from 30 ft to 45 ft in length using a forklift.
• Move materials between inspection lines, storage locations, and loading areas while maintaining load stability and adhering to safe lifting practices.
• Receive incoming materials and complete all required documentation and records.
• Record serial numbers and maintain accurate tracking of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Record work orders, running numbers, and other operational information as required.
• Select, bundle, and prepare materials in accordance with written instructions.
• Perform inventory counts and report asset information accurately.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.
• Maintain yard areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Support operational requirements by undertaking additional reasonable duties within competence and training levels.
• Follow all Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality procedures and requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits when required.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with training activities and knowledge sharing to support operational continuity and succession planning.

Qualifications & Skills Essential Qualifications

• Forklift Truck Certificate for operating forklifts up to 16 tonnes.
• Proven experience operating forklifts in industrial, pipe yard, inspection, or oilfield service environments.
• Demonstrable experience safely handling, loading, unloading, transporting, and stacking tubulars/pipes ranging from 30 ft to 45 ft in length.
• Strong understanding of load stability, safe lifting practices, and material handling procedures for long-length tubular products.
• Ability to accurately complete operational records and documentation.

Desirable

• Experience within OCTG, drilling tubulars, pipe yards, inspection facilities, or the oil and gas industry.
• Experience handling customer-owned tubular assets and inspection-related material movements.
• Experience working within regulated Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental systems.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Dependable and responsible approach to work.
• Effective communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing operational requirements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.