Material Handling Operative

HEYSHAM PORT LTD; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shifts

Pension matching up to 10%

Flexible Benefits including salary-sac

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HEYSHAM PORT LTD in Liverpool is seeking a Material Handling Operative to operate plant and equipment safely, supporting bulk product handling at the terminal. You will inspect equipment and report incidents, with an emphasis on maintaining rigorous safety standards.

The role is physically demanding, based mainly in one area but may rotate across terminals depending on business needs. A valid driving licence is essential, and you will join a team focused on safe operations and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Essential material handling operational experience.
• Port operations experience beneficial.
• A full valid driving licence is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect equipment for damage and report incidents or dangerous occurrences.
• Maintain safety standards and housekeeping across the terminal.
• Work as part of a team in a physically demanding environment.

Skills

Material handling experience

Valid driving licence

Job description

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Date: 19 Oct 2026

Location: Liverpool, GB, L21 1LA

Your Role

As a Material Handling Operative, you will operate the company’s plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, supporting the handling of bulk products across the terminal, ensuring activities are completed safely, accurately and on time. You will inspect company plant and equipment for damage before use, report any incidents, accidents or dangerous occurrences without delay. An element of the role will be cleaning plant and machinery to ensure the maintenance of our rigorous safety standards.

You will proactively focus on operating a safe working environment, identifying any hazards and taking action to remedy these immediately within agreed guidelines. Working in a physically demanding environment, you will predominantly be based in one area but may be required to use your skills across other Terminals dependent upon business needs.

What you'll bring

Previous material handling operational experience is essential for this position, with port operations experience being beneficial for this role.

You will have excellent communication skills and experience working as part of a team, along with the ability to multi-task, prioritise your workload effectively and be adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to maintaining Health and Safety standards, as well as demonstrating compliance to safety policies and procedures is key. A full valid driving licence is also essential for this role.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

This role will include the successful candidate to undertake a DBS check.

This role is classified as safety critical. Your duties in this role may include driving on site; working at height and/or in confined spaces; operating/driving plant; manual handling; lone working; night work. If successful in your application, you will be required to attend a pre-placement medical assessment to confirm your fitness for work in this role.