Port Operative

HEYSHAM PORT LTD; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – 10% matched

Flexible benefits package

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Port Operative at Peel Ports in Glasgow is responsible for safe and efficient port operations. You will operate plant and equipment, report defects and maintain high housekeeping standards while supporting a strong safety culture.

You will work across a range of operational activities, with opportunities to develop skills through training and multi-skilled roles. Experience in port environments and specific equipment is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience operating loading shovels, 360 excavators, FLTs and telehandlers.
• Experience in an industrial or port environment.
• Ability to work safely at height and adapt to changing demands.
• Holding NPORS Slinger/Signaller qualification (or equivalent) is beneficial.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant, machinery and equipment in port operations.
• Report defects and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Support a positive safety culture and procedures.
• Engage in training and multi-skilled working across operational activities.

Skills

Loader Shovels experience

360 Excavators experience

Forklift operation

Telehandlers experience

Health & Safety conscious

IT skills

Education

NPORS Slingers/Signallers qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Port Operative

Date: 29 Sept 2026

Location: Glasgow, GB, G51 4SD

Port Operative

Your Role

As a Port Operative, you will be part of a team delivering safe and efficient port operations. You will operate plant, machinery and equipment, report defects, maintain high standards of housekeeping, and support a positive safety culture. You'll also have opportunities to develop your skills through training and multi-skilled working across a range of operational activities.

What you'll bring

You may already be working in an operational role or be looking to take the next step into your first position at this level. You will have demonstrable experience within an industrial or port-based environment, with experience operating Loading Shovels, 360 Excavators, FLTs and Telehandlers being advantageous. You will be able to work safely within a busy operational setting, including working at height when required, and demonstrate flexibility to meet changing operational demands.

A strong commitment to health and safety is essential, with the ability to uphold and contribute to Peel Ports' Health and Safety standards, policies and procedures. Experience handling wind turbine components and project cargo would be beneficial, as would holding an NPORS Slinger/Signaller qualification (or equivalent).
You will also possess good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience operating port handling equipment such as FLTs, Loading Shovels and Mobile Harbour Cranes would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, with a turnover in excess of £500 million, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required