Container Terminal Operative
Forth Ports Group
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Job summary
Forth Ports Group in Tilbury is seeking a Container Terminal Operative to support landside and shipside operations at the Port of Tilbury. You will drive straddle carriers, handle cargo, and maintain safety and quality as part of a dynamic team.
The role offers full-time, permanent employment with shifts that may include early, late, night, or weekend work. Training is provided, and employees benefit from a competitive salary and a range of welfare programs.
Qualifications
- Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
- Willing to work a flexible shift pattern including weekends.
- Experience in ports and with plant machinery is preferred but full training provided.
- Team player who can contribute to port operations.
Responsibilities
- Drive straddle carriers to move containers within the Terminal/Port to service landside and shipside operations.
- Perform manual handling, lashing and mooring.
- Deliver cargo to and from vessels in the condition received at the terminal.
- Carry out cargo handling, housekeeping and basic maintenance tasks.
- Follow computer-delivered instructions and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain shift start/finish time integrity and secure company property and equipment.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.
Skills
Job description
Job Title: Container Terminal Operative
Location: Port of Tilbury
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Salary: £41,556 + £1,243 shift allowance + overtime + benefits
Overtime earning potential can add up to c.£9,000 in additional earnings
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 numbernew opportunities to join our LCT team at the Port of Tilbury as a Container Terminal Operative.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
What we're looking for
- 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
What Forth Ports can offer you
Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and supportive working culture is something we are very proud of. In addition we offer:
- 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
We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and recognise the value serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to our organisation.
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.
"As sure as the tide " - 50 years and counting – delivering outstanding results, on all manner of projects. Customers from around the world rely on our expertise to realise their ambitions.
- 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
- Experience of working in ports and with plant machinery is preferred, but not necessary as full training will be given
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