Port Operative

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Port Operatives to join their dynamic team in Hull. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of port activities, including loading and unloading cargo, managing vehicles, and maintaining safety standards. With a commitment to diversity and authenticity, this company values each employee's unique contributions. Ideal candidates will have a full clean driving license and a strong understanding of health and safety principles. Join a team that has been a household name for over 180 years and help facilitate global trade.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driving RoRo Tractors or aptitude for in-house training.
• Understanding of Health and Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Discharging and loading RoRo cargo safely and efficiently.
• Securing cargo onboard vessels in a controlled manner.
• Delivering and collecting passenger baggage to and from vessels.

Skills

Driving RoRo Tractors

Health and Safety Principles

Cargo Handling

Education

Full Clean Driving Licence

HGV Class 1 Licence

Job description

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P&O Ferries are proudly part of the DP World family; with over 150 different businesses across over 40 countries and are a world leading enabler of global trade.

A household name for over 180 years, P&O Ferries have a rich heritage in ferry services. Our ships sail across the English Channel, North Sea & Irish Sea and we employ almost 2000 people.

P&O Ferries are looking to recruit a number of Port Operatives based in Hull

In this role, you will support the management team to deliver cost-effective port operations to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for assisting with ships departing on time or earlier.

Location: Hull. This role involves shifts including weekends, days, or nights, and working outside in various weather conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Discharging and loading RoRo cargo safely and efficiently, ensuring optimal capacity.
2. Securing and unsecuring cargo onboard vessels in a controlled, timely, and safe manner, ensuring all lashing equipment is correctly stowed.
3. Marshalling accompanied vehicles safely.
4. Delivering and collecting passenger baggage to and from vessels.
5. Having proven experience in driving RoRo Tractors AND/OR the aptitude to pass in-house training.
6. Holding a full clean driving licence.
7. Understanding of Health and Safety principles.
8. Desirable but not essential: previous experience in port operations.
9. Desirable but not essential: HGV Class 1 Licence.

At P&O Ferries, we encourage you to be yourself. We believe authenticity strengthens us and helps us connect better with our customers and colleagues. We are committed to increasing diversity across our workforce. We recruit based on merit, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or neurodiversity.

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