Container Terminal Operative

SeeMeHired; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Defined contribution pension up to 16.

Health promotion events & wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health on-site

Christmas gift for all employees

GymFlex memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site free parking

Family-friendly policies

Employee discount platform

Job summary

Forth Ports is recruiting for a Container Terminal Operative at the Port of Tilbury. You will drive straddle carriers, move containers and handle cargo, while maintaining high safety standards and following standard operating procedures.

We welcome veterans and flexible recruiters; full UK working rights and a full UK driving licence are required. Training will be provided for plant machinery and port-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in ports and with plant machinery preferred, but training provided.
• Shifts: 5 over 7 days; flexibility for early, late, night shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive straddle carriers to move containers within the terminal to service landside and shipside operations.
• Manual handling, lashing & mooring of cargo.
• Deliver customers cargo to and from vessels in the condition in which it was delivered to the terminal.
• Cargo handling, housekeeping duties and basic maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow computer-delivered information.
• Upholding the highest standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures.
• Deliver to customers satisfaction.
• Maintain shift, start and finish time integrity.
• Ensure care of company property and equipment.
• Carry out other ad-hoc duties as assigned by line manager; support Armed Forces Covenant and values.

Skills

UK driving licence

Team player

Flexible shift work

Work at heights

Manual handling

Job description

• Drive straddle carriers to move containers within the confines of the Terminal / Port, as necessary, to service the landside and shipside operations
• Manual handling, lashing & mooring
• Deliver customers cargo to and from vessels in the condition which it was delivered to the terminal
• Cargo handling, housekeeping duties and basic maintenance
• Ability to understand and follow computer delivered information
• Upholding the highest standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures
• Deliver to customers satisfactions
• Maintain shift, start and finish time integrity
• Ensure that care is taken of company property and equipment
• Carry out other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager, We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and recognise the value serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to our organisation.
• Experience of working in ports and with plant machinery is preferred, but not necessary as full training will be given
• Candidates who are happy to work as part of a team and eager to make a positive impact to the overall port operations
• Full UK driving licence
• Full UK working rights
• Flexible approach to shift patterns, Able to commit to flexible shift pattern including early, late & night shifts, as well as weekend work
• Ability to work comfortably at heights and in varying weather conditions
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks on a regular basis
• Full right to work in the UK
• Full driving licence, valid in the UK

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service. We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.

Desired criteria

• Experience of working in ports and with plant machinery is preferred, but not necessary as full training will be given
  Shifts: 5 over 7 days - please note due to the nature of the work involved, we require flexibility from all operatives to work shifts which may include early, late, night-shifts and / or weekends..

At Forth Ports, we keep trade, logistics, and infrastructure moving. Every day, our teams support the flow of goods, materials, and services that businesses and communities rely on, helping to power economic growth across the UK and beyond. Our people are at the core of everything we do, and their expertise, commitment, and innovation drive our success. With our commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, we're investing heavily in sustainable and digital technologies, including major growth in offshore wind and greener port operations. For you, this means joining a business that's evolving, ambitious, and making a real difference. We have a number of new opportunities to join our LCT team at the Port of Tilbury as a Container Terminal Operative.

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support for you and your family
• On-site Occupational Health Team with access to professional support and referrals to services such as counselling, physiotherapy and free flu jabs
• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees
• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms
• Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
• On-site free parking available for all employees
• Attractive family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays