Port Operative

Menter a Busnes; Belfast; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Port Operative in Belfast. The successful candidate will manage vessel mooring, unload freight, and operate machinery in all weather conditions. Ideal candidates should have a full driving licence and experience with large vehicles. This is a permanent full-time position with an annual salary of £32,811 plus benefits, including a pension scheme and health-related perks.

Benefits

Company pension and life assurance scheme

Travel concessions and rail discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience driving large vehicles or machinery like tractors or HGVs.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to learn new operational skills and machinery handling.

Responsibilities

• Safely moor vessels and prepare them for departure.
• Load and unload freight, vehicles, and passenger luggage.
• Transport freight and equipment using port machinery.

Skills

Driving large vehicles or machinery

Flexible and adaptable

Team player under pressure

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Port Operative (Belfast) This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions?

Do you have experience operating large vehicles or machinery such as tractors, HGVs, or port equipment?

Are you motivated by the challenge of working in a fast-paced team, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight and passengers?

Location of the Job:
Belfast (Port-based)

Salary and Benefits Package:

• £32,811 per year plus shift allowance
• Permanent, full-time role
• Company pension and life assurance scheme
• Travel concessions and rail discounts
• Health and wellbeing benefits including gym memberships and health cash plans
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Additional Information:

• Outdoor, hands-on role in all weather conditions
• Shift pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off (continuous rolling rota)
• On working days, shifts are split across two blocks per day:
• Early: 04:00 - 10:30
• Late: 16:00 - 22:30
• Training provided on specialist port machinery where required

The Job Role

Port Operative - The Job Role Details: As a Port Operative, you will play a vital role in supporting port operations, ensuring that vessels, freight, and passenger services are handled efficiently and safely. You will be responsible for mooring vessels, loading/unloading freight and vehicles, and operating port machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely moor vessels on arrival and prepare them for departure
• Load and unload freight, vehicles, and passenger luggage
• Transport freight and equipment using TUG Masters and other port machinery (training provided if required)
• Traffic marshalling of freight and passenger vehicles for safe embarkation and disembarkation
• Carry out routine maintenance and upkeep of port areas

Ideal Candidate Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience driving large vehicles or machinery, e.g. tractors, HGVs, or agricultural equipment
• Full, clean driving licence (essential)
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive in your approach to work
• Strong team player who can work well under pressure
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a customer-focused environment
• Willingness to learn new operational skills and machinery handling

How to Apply

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Industry Keywords

Port Operative, Freight Handling, Vessel Mooring, Traffic Marshalling, TUG Master, Large Machinery, Transport, Logistics, Operations, Outdoor Work, Tractor Driver, HGV Driver, Agriculture.

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Be assured that your application will be managed in complete confidence, and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.

About Us:
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment, head-hunting, and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry-leading organisations across the UK and internationally. We recruit specifically for roles across agriculture, farming, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education.