Jetty Operator – Permanent, Hands-On Port Role (Training)

Pin-Point-Recruitment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 49,594,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Full training provided

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a Jetty Operator at West Thurrock to support safe and efficient jetty operations. You will help load/unload vessels and operate cranes, skid steers and forklifts after training. The role includes routine maintenance, inspections, and working to permit-to-work procedures.

The position is permanent, with training provided where required. Typical hours are 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with some extended days on dry bulk shipments and possible weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in a marine, port or similar environment.
• Mechanically minded with some experience of basic machinery maintenance.
• Comfortable outdoors and in a hands-on role.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow procedures and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe loading and unloading of vessels and dry bulk shipments.
• Operate jetty machinery and mobile plant (cranes, skid steers, forklifts) with proper training.
• Carry out routine inspections and basic maintenance of machinery and site equipment.
• Complete maintenance tasks such as oiling, greasing, visual checks and minor adjustments under supervision.
• Report maintenance needs and log preventative tasks on a tablet.
• Assist with breakdowns and tasks within your competence and permit-to-work procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping across jetty and surrounding areas.
• Assist with emergency procedures when required.

Skills

Mechanical minded

Marine/port experience

Outdoors

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Skid steers

Job description

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a Jetty Operator at West Thurrock to support safe and efficient jetty operations. You will help load/unload vessels and operate cranes, skid steers and forklifts after training. The role includes routine maintenance, inspections, and working to permit-to-work procedures.

The position is permanent, with training provided where required. Typical hours are 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with some extended days on dry bulk shipments and possible weekend flexibility.