Multi Skilled Operative (Days)

Freightliner Group Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics operator as a Multi Skilled Operative, where you'll play a vital role in loading and unloading operations at a state-of-the-art facility. This position offers comprehensive training in operating advanced lifting equipment and using innovative technology to ensure safety and efficiency. You'll work within a collaborative team, contributing to a culture that prioritizes health and safety. With competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, this is your chance to grow in an award-winning environment. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with a leader in the logistics industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Membership Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Qualifications

• Commitment to health and safety in all tasks.
• Holder of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload HGV vehicles using lifting equipment.
• Communicate with yard team for efficient operations.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Lifting Equipment

Bespoke Technology

Job description

Multi Skilled Operative (Days)

Multi Skilled Operative (Days)

Apply locations London Gateway time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id ATR-4079

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job title: Multi Skilled Operative

Location: London Gateway (Stanford-le-Hope)

Position Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Why join us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a robust compensation package, including competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1 and paid breaks.
• Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in-house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence.
• Award-Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognized for excellence and innovation.
• Generous family friendly provision: with enhanced maternity and paternity pay. We are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Employee well-being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts on gym membership, money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops, cycle to work scheme.

The role:

With a new state of art infrastructure and recent investment in VBS and technology we are looking for the right individual to support our Operations team in London Gateway.

As a Multi Skilled Operative you will be responsible for loading and unloading HGV vehicles in the yard using top-spec and the newest lifting equipment ranging from 2.5 tonnes to 72 tonnes, working as a team and getting involved in a variety of projects. You will be using bespoke technology to guide you through the day, all while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.

The successful candidate will undergo comprehensive training in operating all lifting equipment and utilising internal systems and technology; therefore, previous experience is not required.

Key responsibilities:

• To service vehicles with the correct containers and in a timely manner.
• Stack shipping containers.
• Ensure containers are shunted to and from terminal in a timely manner.
• Effectively and safely operate container handling equipment.
• Communicate with yard team and container controllers to ensure efficient working and accuracy in terms of the correct container timing and availability.
• Maintain H&S standards.

About you:

• Holder of full UK driving licence.
• Deep understanding of the importance of health and safety and be committed to always upholding a safe approach to all tasks.

It’s great, but not required, if you:

• Have previous forklift experience.
• Have previous container industry experience.

Please note that due to the location of the site, it is only accessible by own transport.

About us:

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team. Apply today to start your journey with us!

Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

In return, we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.