Maritime Cargo Loader & Dock Ops (Seasonal)

Port of Dover; Dover; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto enrolment pension

Free parking

Employee assistance programme

3rd party discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits and reward platform

PPE provided

Job summary

Port of Dover Cargo Ltd (POD Cargo) seeks motivated Tier 1 stevedores for a seasonal contract to join our Operations Team at Dover. The role involves loading, unloading and storage of diverse cargo on vessels and in warehouses, across quayside, onboard ships, and dock facilities.

We aim to commence from late August/September through March 2027. The job includes training, a 36-hour week with 12-hour shifts, and security/background checks. UK Right to Work required and dock pass process.

Qualifications

• Unsupervised work capability.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Physically fit for climbing ladders and working on vessels.
• Ability to work outside in all weathers.
• Shifts to include weekends and nights.
• Desirable: manual handling and lifting plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cargo vessels safely and efficiently (vehicles, containers, pallets, grain, etc.).
• Assist with container lashing, fitting/removing twist locks.
• Support mooring and un-mooring of vessels, including gangways.
• Operate forklifts, pallet trucks, and reach trucks.
• Work within vessel hatches during cargo operations.
• Carry out warehouse duties: put-away, picking, dispatch.
• Complete electronic and paper-based documentation and checks.
• Record cargo handling and quality checks on tablets/devices.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Clear communication

Physically fit

All-weather work

Shift work incl weekends/nights

Manual handling experience

Warehouse operations

Reach truck operation

Forklift qualification

Mooring trained

Full UK driving licence

In-house training available

Job description

Port of Dover Cargo Ltd (POD Cargo) seeks motivated Tier 1 stevedores for a seasonal contract to join our Operations Team at Dover. The role involves loading, unloading and storage of diverse cargo on vessels and in warehouses, across quayside, onboard ships, and dock facilities.

We aim to commence from late August/September through March 2027. The job includes training, a 36-hour week with 12-hour shifts, and security/background checks. UK Right to Work required and dock pass process.