Multi Skilled Operative (Nights)

Freightliner; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics operator in Felixstowe is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative (Nights) to join their operations team. This full-time, permanent role involves loading and unloading HGV vehicles, utilizing the latest lifting technology, and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld. The ideal candidate should hold a full UK driving licence and demonstrate a commitment to safety, with comprehensive training provided for operating equipment. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous family friendly provision

Qualifications

• Holder of full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload HGV vehicles using lifting equipment.
• Service vehicles with correct containers timely.
• Operate container handling equipment safely.

Skills

Health and safety commitment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job title

Multi Skilled Operative (Nights)

Location

Felixstowe

Position Type

Permanent, full-time

Hours of work

45 hours per week, excluding 1 hour unpaid break, 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.
• 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 Work180 endorsed employer.
• Employee well-being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts and money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops.

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 Felixstowe.

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, and 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.
• Effectively and safely operate container handling equipment.
• Communicate with yard team and Terminal Coordinators 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.

About us

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.

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.

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