MONITORING TECHNICIAN 1 – FPCS REEFER DIVISION

Purpose
An opportunity has arisen within FPCS Reefer Division for a Monitoring Technician 1. The main
purpose of this position is to ensure that all reefer monitoring, plug, unplug, and associated
activities are undertaken as instructed and information of completion or issues are
communicated to the Controller or Supervisor.

Key Requirements
These include:

 Plugging and unplugging reefer containers as instructed;

 Identifying and reporting any visible damage and / or faults to the Controller;
 Reviewing, identifying and reporting any unsafe, damaged or faulty reefer gantries / RTG
stacks;
 Updating computer systems periodically, producing and filing all relevant documentation;
 Conducting a clear and precise handover at the beginning and end of each shift;
 Performing all running and maintenance checks to plant and equipment;
 Communicating progress, delays or problems (actual or anticipated) to a Supervisor.

For further information please refer to Job Description JD1101 Issue 1.

Hours Etc

 Averaging 45.82 hours per week rolling shift work pattern including days and nights – for
more information regarding shift patterns, please contact Barry Capon – Depot Manager
on 01394 602741 or caponb@fpcsl.co.uk;
 Membership of a Contributory Occupational Pension Scheme;
 Generous holiday allowance;
 The salary is circa £24k (inclusive of shift allowance, excluding unsocial payments and
overtime).

More information

 Full details on the intranet at HR – Vacancies: http://webinta/hr/pages/jobdetails.aspx

 Contact Sarah Stockings on 01394 602772 or stockingss@fdrc.co.uk

Closing Date: 24/02/14

Reference No: 8629
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What is the role?

Reporting to Shift Supervisor – FPCS Reefer Division, Monitoring Technician 1 are responsible
for monitoring reefer containers against instructions provided through Controller or monitoring
system, ensuring temperature, vent, humidity are as per requirements. Reporting any variance
to required settings, this may include retrieving and replacing temperature charts as required.
While ensuring compliance to all policies, procedures and operating practices.

Who are we looking for?

Suitable applicants will have:

 Basic knowledge of reefer monitoring and servicing activities;

 Working knowledge of relevant procedures regarding health and safety in the work place;
 An update to date knowledge of systems and methods of working within particular
environments;
 A Full UK Driving Licence.

What do you need to do?

Complete an application form in full. Use the Further Information page to really sell yourself and
highlight how you meet the requirements above - if you can provide specific examples of what
you have done inside and outside work we are more likely to invite you for interview. The
selection process will involve a competency based interview and could involve psychometric
assessment.

Please return your completed application to Sarah Stockings, HR Service Centre, Ashley
House. The Dock, Felixstowe, IP11 3SY. 01394 602772. Good Luck with your application!

Closing Date: 28/02/14

Reference No: 8629
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Job Summary
Responsible To Shift Supervisor – FPCS Reefer Division

Job Purpose To ensure that all reefer monitoring, plug, unplug and associated activities are
undertaken as instructed and information of completion or issues are
communicated to the Controller or Supervisor.
Description of Duties
Primary Functional Plug and unplug reefer containers as instructed.
Objectives of the Role Monitor reefer containers against instructions provided through Controller or
monitoring system, ensuring temperature, vent, humidity are as per
requirements. Report any variances to required settings. This may include
retrieving and replacing temperature charts as required.
Identify and report any visible damage and/or faults to Controller.
Identify condition of plugs and cables and report to Controller and replace if
instructed. Tidy away/tuck in all cables ready for road transport.
Review, identify and report any unsafe, damaged or faulty reefer gantries/RTG
stacks.
Update computer systems periodically, producing and filing all relevant
documentation.
Conduct a clear and precise handover and beginning and end of each shift.
Report any issues to the relevant Supervisor.
Ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, standard operating practices,
with recommendations for action and continuous improvement.
When required to do so, actively participate in any training of self and/or others
in order to achieve improved area and/or individual performance. Such training
to include, personal development, new equipment, new technology, relief cover
and new entrants to role.
Primary Line / Not applicable
Performance Management
Objectives of the Role
(If Applicable)
Primary Leadership Not applicable
Objectives of the Role
(If Applicable)
Responsibilities for:
People No direct responsibility for other people. Is responsible for own conduct and
behaviour.
Assets Responsible for safe and appropriate use of all plant & equipment allocated to
for personal use at work.
Perform all running and maintenance checks to plant & equipment as per agreed
procedures.
Keep all plant & equipment clean and in good condition.
Report all faults with allocated plant or equipment to appropriate line
Supervisor.
Finance Has a general duty of care to work in a cost effective manner.
Decision Making Basic day to day, job related decisions.
Required to use own judgement in all operational environments with regard to
health and safety issues that present themselves.
Report to relevant Supervisor any adverse/positive situations that they are
clearly not aware of and that may benefit or assist in achieving the operational
objectives.
Wherever possible work with the operational targets in mind and take
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appropriate action to minimise delays to your work.

Communications At all times conduct self in a professional and courteous manner to all colleagues,
customers and any other person that you might come into contact with through
your daily routine.
Communicate progress, delays or problems (actual or anticipated) to your
Supervisor.
Listen and take instruction from your relevant Supervisor and the management
team.
Ensure correct and professional use of all radio communication systems.
Ensure where you are unclear of any communication that you seek clarification
of the original and intended message in whatever format the message is
received.
Experience & Knowledge
Basic knowledge of reefer monitoring and servicing activities gained over training period of minimum 8 weeks.
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant procedures regarding Health and Safety in the work place.
Maintain continued knowledge of systems and methods of work within the particular environments you are
qualified to work in.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office functions – Word/Excel/Outlook.
Qualifications
Full DVLA driving Licence.
Other internal licences/permits as a result of specific training for areas you are required to work in.

Mental Demands
Moderate concentration levels with unpredictable peaks that can lead to intense concentration for limited
periods.
Physical Demands
Moderate physical demands working outside lifting/moving reefer cables and plugs and climbing gantries.
Predominately based outside within Container Terminals and occasionally on vessel.
Health & Safety (exposure to risk)
Moderate risk with duties based in the outside environment. Risks whilst handling reefers plugs and cables and
climbing gantries, during which time there is a risk of electric shock if safe working procedures are not adhered
to.

Authorised by: Accepted by:

Manager’s name: Job Holder’s name:

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

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