Banksman/Slinger

NOV
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role
As a Banksman/Slinger, you will adopt a customer service-focused approach to support the efficient management of your workspace and the site overall. You will be responsible for safely and effectively directing crane or forklift operators during lifting operations, preparing and 'slinging' loads, and ensuring their secure placement. In addition, your role will involve general support across departments, including cleaning, lifting, moving materials, and assisting site teams as needed.
About the Company
We are a dynamic organization committed to operational excellence and safety. Our team-oriented culture and commitment to professional development make us a leading employer in our industry. We believe in fostering a safe, collaborative, and forward-thinking work environment.
What We Offer
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
Desirable:
Interpersonal Skills
Why Join Us
Join our Global Family Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At our company, your contribution is more than a job - it's part of a mission to shape a better future together.
ABOUT US
Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About the Role
As a Banksman/Slinger, you will adopt a customer service-focused approach to support the efficient management of your workspace and the site overall. You will be responsible for safely and effectively directing crane or forklift operators during lifting operations, preparing and 'slinging' loads, and ensuring their secure placement. In addition, your role will involve general support across departments, including cleaning, lifting, moving materials, and assisting site teams as needed.
About the Company
We are a dynamic organization committed to operational excellence and safety. Our team-oriented culture and commitment to professional development make us a leading employer in our industry. We believe in fostering a safe, collaborative, and forward-thinking work environment.
What We Offer
- A supportive and safety-first workplace culture
- Opportunities for skill development and career progression
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- A collaborative team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily chock checks and maintain accurate records
- Receive and document incoming materials
- Unbundle, rack, and stow materials appropriately
- Record serial numbers for incoming and outgoing materials
- Select, bundle, and prepare materials as per instructions
- Assist with loading materials onto trucks using cranes or forklifts
- Count assets and provide reports
- Participate in the on-call rota
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the yard area
- Carry out additional tasks as instructed and within competency
Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
- Banksman/Slinger certification
- Able to sling loads and ensure they are secure and ready for lifting
- Capable of carrying out pre-use inspections on equipment to ensure safe lifting
- Familiar with the correct use of different lifting equipment (e.g., slings, shackles, and chains)
- Conversant with the correct hand and radio signals to be used
- Able to assess loads in terms of their weight and centre of gravity
- Aware of all safety precautions to be taken whilst working with cranes
Desirable:
- Familiar with correct packing and stowage of containers, half heights, and securing methods
- Awareness of relevant regulations pertaining to lifting operations (e.g., LOLER and PUWER)
- Understanding of Safe Working Loads (SWLs) and colour coding
Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Accountability and reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility in changing environments
- Proactive initiative and problem-solving ability
- Strong sense of integrity and ethical conduct
- Effective time management and communication skills
- Customer-focused with strong listening and peer relationship skills
Why Join Us
Join our Global Family Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At our company, your contribution is more than a job - it's part of a mission to shape a better future together.
ABOUT US
Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
JOB SUMMARY
Banksman/Slinger

NOV
Aberdeen
20 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Banksman/Slinger