Bagging Operator

Associated British Ports; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (contributory from day one)

Private healthcare

26 days annual leave + holidays

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Associated British Ports (ABP) is recruiting a Bagging Operative to manage the movement, storage and packaging of bulk cargo. The role includes vessel and terminal handling as required, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with COMAH/FIAS training where applicable.

The successful candidate will maintain efficient stockpiling and storage, perform paperwork, and foster good relationships with customers and drivers. A Full UK Driving Licence and forklift qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of HSES Legislation and Port Security requirements
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Qualified to operate forklift trucks
• Fertiliser Handling Training (COMAH/FIAS)

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient stockpiling, storage, and redelivery of bulk cargo.
• Report faults and damages to Operations Supervisor and record them.
• Complete paperwork to monitor activities.
• Ensure work aligns with Health & Safety policy and risk assessments.
• Operate vessel loading/discharging operations and cargo storage.
• Build good relationships with customers, employees and drivers.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

HSES knowledge

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift trucks

Material handling equipment

Job description

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We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 19 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there.We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Why should you work for ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package
• Get support for training, personal development, and further education
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

We're currently looking to recruit a Bagging Operative to join our team to engage in the physical logistics of moving, storing, and packaging (Bagging) bulk cargo, to also include vessel and terminal cargo handling as required activities.

Accountabilities

• Ensure efficient stockpiling, storage, and redelivery of bulk cargo at storage sites, ensuring the best use of space
• Report any faults, breakdowns, and damages to Operations Supervisor, ensuring they are appropriately recorded
• Complete paperwork associated with various tasks to monitor activities
• Ensure work completed is aligned with Health and Safety Legislation and enforce to Risk Assessments / SSOW / ABP Health & Safety Policy
• Carry out operations in line with relevant regulations and accreditation schemes, including COMAH, and ensure product familiarisation (i.e. handling of Ammonium Nitrate)
• Operate material handling equipment: including vessel loading/discharging operations; cargo storage; warehouse duties; and re-delivery of cargo to transport
• To build good working relationships with customers, employees, and lorry drivers
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

Key Requirements for the role are:

• Good level of understanding of HSES Legislation and Port Security requirements
• To maintain flexibility and be self-motivated at all times
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Qualified to operate forklift trucks and other equipment
• To have undertaken Fertiliser Handling Training (COMAH/FIAS)

Working Hours & Overtime

This role offers flexible working hours between 06:00 and 22:00, with the typical working pattern being:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:30 (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday: 06:30 - 16:00 (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)

The position is based on a 42.5-hour working week, with 8.5 core working hours per day.

Overtime opportunities are available with enhanced rates paid as follows:

• 150% of the standard hourly rate for any hours worked above the 8.5 core hours in a day
• 200% of the standard hourly rate for all overtime worked on Saturdays and Sundays

The role comes with a competitive salary, a contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% with a 2% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and increasing with service), a wide range of discounts/cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with a very training strong academy that offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

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Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.