Port Container Terminal Operator (Straddle Carrier)

SeeMeHired.com; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Defined contribution pension

Health promotion events and wellbeing

Employee assistance programme

On-site Occupational Health

Annual Christmas gift

GymFlex memberships

Cycle to Work

On-site free parking

Family-friendly policies

Employee discount platform

Job summary

Forth Ports in Tilbury is seeking a Container Terminal Operative to support landside and shipside operations. You will drive straddle carriers, perform manual handling, lashing and mooring, and ensure cargo is delivered in the same condition as received.

Successful candidates will have a good teamwork mindset, a full UK driving licence, and the flexibility to work various shifts. A competitive package and benefits are on offer, with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in ports and with plant machinery is preferred, but not necessary as full training will be given
• Candidates who are happy to work as part of a team and eager to make a positive impact to the overall port operations
• Full UK driving licence
• Full UK working rights
• Flexible approach to shift patterns

Responsibilities

• Drive straddle carriers to move containers within the confines of the Terminal / Port, as necessary, to service the landside and shipside operations
• Manual handling, lashing & mooring
• Deliver customers cargo to and from vessels in the condition which it was delivered to the terminal
• Cargo handling, housekeeping duties and basic maintenance
• Ability to understand and follow computer delivered information
• Upholding the highest standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures
• Deliver to customers satisfactions
• Maintain shift, start and finish time integrity
• Ensure that care is taken of company property and equipment
• Carry out other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Full UK working rights

Job description

Forth Ports in Tilbury is seeking a Container Terminal Operative to support landside and shipside operations. You will drive straddle carriers, perform manual handling, lashing and mooring, and ensure cargo is delivered in the same condition as received.

Successful candidates will have a good teamwork mindset, a full UK driving licence, and the flexibility to work various shifts. A competitive package and benefits are on offer, with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.