Port Container Terminal Operator – Flexible Shifts

Port of Tilbury London; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance programme

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Port of Tilbury London Ltd is recruiting for a Container Terminal Operative to support landside and shipside operations at Tilbury. The role requires flexibility to work 5 days in a 7-day cycle, with early, late, night shifts and weekends.

You will drive straddle carriers, perform required cargo handling tasks, and follow safety policies while delivering cargo to vessels in the condition it was received. A full UK driving licence and UK work rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• UK working rights are essential.
• Flexibility to work different shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive straddle carriers to move containers within the terminal/port.
• Perform manual handling, lashing and mooring.
• Deliver cargo to and from vessels in its delivered condition.
• Carry out cargo handling, housekeeping and basic maintenance.
• Understand and follow computer-delivered information.
• Uphold safety standards and operating procedures.
• Maintain shift start/finish time integrity.
• Care for company property and equipment.
• Carry out other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Flexible shift patterns

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Job description

Port of Tilbury London Ltd is recruiting for a Container Terminal Operative to support landside and shipside operations at Tilbury. The role requires flexibility to work 5 days in a 7-day cycle, with early, late, night shifts and weekends.

You will drive straddle carriers, perform required cargo handling tasks, and follow safety policies while delivering cargo to vessels in the condition it was received. A full UK driving licence and UK work rights are essential.