Dock Operative

PD Ports Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 days holiday

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

PD Ports Limited is hiring six full-time Dock Operatives to join the Rail & Landside team as Shunter Drivers, with potential work at Teesport and Hartlepool locations. The role offers 4-on/4-off shift patterns and a career with a leading UK port operator.

The successful candidate will work safely, follow company policies, maintain high driving standards, and collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver excellent service to customers.

Qualifications

• Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of working safely.
• Proactive by nature with a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team and work toward a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and comply with health and safety policies.
• Comply with all legal requirements of the role.
• Maintain high driving standards.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Safety-focused

Team communication

Proactive mindset

Customer service

Job description

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates theUK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key portsand logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for six full-time Dock Operativesat PD Ports primarily working within the Rail & Landside team as a Shunter Driver, but there may be a requirement to work in all Teesport and Hartlepool locations.

Working Arrangements:

Full-time permanent roles available across a variety of shift patterns (4 shift on 4 shifts off)

The five main things our Dock Operative will be working on are:

• Working safely and complying with the PD Ports Health and Safety policies.
• Complying with all legal requirements of the role.
• Continuously demonstrating high driving standards.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Providing an excellent customer service.

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We are seeking someone who:

• Has a proven track record of working safely, in line with company training and policy.
• Is proactive by nature, with a positive attitude.
• Can communicate effectively within a team and work towards a shared goal.
• Has previous experience in a similar role, if not training will be arranged.

We offer 17 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.