Rift Valley Railways Banksman Job in Mombasa, Kenya

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) Ltd is in the middle of a Ksh. 25 Billion (USD.287M) turnaround process with major investments going towards expanding and modernizing the fleet, improving rail infrastructure, introducing high-end technology with a vision of becoming the premier rail and logistics provider.
 

Exciting career opportunities in EARHL department has risen and we now seek to recruit a strategic, committed & results driven persons.
 

Purpose: We require an all-rounded Banksman to based in Mombasa.

 

1 Post
 

Purpose: Providing support and relaying directions to the Crane Operator in the yard.
 

Key Strategic Deliverables

• Attaching and detaching load to be moved


• Direct the crane operator on load to be lifted


• Ensuring load is safely secured (slung) before it is lifted


• Ensuring no overhead infringements during lifting


• Relaying directions to the crane operator for the movement of the load to its landing location


• Guiding the crane operator on crane movements during reversing and tight maneuvers


• Guiding the crane operator to the correct location


• Directing movement of trucks within the yard to loading and offloading locations.


• Opening twist locks on arriving container wagons


• Closing twist locks on container wagons loaded in the yard.


• Any other relevant duties as may be allocated from time to time


• Recording details of commercial activities involving the crane e.g. container shifting, transshipments etc.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Certificate in Purchasing , Supply Chain Logistics or related field will be an added advantage


• Minimum of Grade D+ Form 4 certificate

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• At least 1 year’s work experience in freight forwarding / sea freight and /or transport industry


• Technical know-how on machines

How to Apply: 

Suitably qualified applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs including a day time contact phone number and email addresses citing the relevant job title on the subject line to:- recruitment@rvr.co.ke

Note: The deadline for submitting application is before by close of business on 27th May, 2016

In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.