Port Operative: Forklift Driver & Bagging – Flexible Shifts

Stafforce Ports; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid holiday

PPE provided

Worker Portal benefits

Long-term work prospects

Guaranteed hours contracts

Job summary

Stafforce Ports is recruiting Port Operatives in Ipswich to unload and load vessels for a national port operator. You will work in the Fertiliser Bagging Plant, with FLT duties and potential Slinger Banksman tasks. Shifts can be long with weekend overtime and a shift premium applies.

Applicants must hold a valid B1 Forklift Licence with 12+ months experience and be willing to train across port and bagging operations. Drug testing and safety medicals are required.

Qualifications

• Valid B1 Forklift Licence with at least 12 months proven experience.
• Slinger/Banksman certificate preferred but training can be provided.
• Compulsory drug and alcohol testing before assignment and at random.
• Safety Critical Medical will be provided as part of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and loading vessels as part of port operations.
• Work primarily in Fertiliser Bagging Plant; assist with bagging operations.
• Operate FLT when required and assist with other lifting duties.
• Potential to act as Slinger Banksman or Front End Loader Driver as needed.
• Work Monday to Friday with possible weekend overtime; adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Forklift licence

Slinger Banksman

Safety minded

Team player

Job description

Stafforce Ports is recruiting Port Operatives in Ipswich to unload and load vessels for a national port operator. You will work in the Fertiliser Bagging Plant, with FLT duties and potential Slinger Banksman tasks. Shifts can be long with weekend overtime and a shift premium applies.

Applicants must hold a valid B1 Forklift Licence with 12+ months experience and be willing to train across port and bagging operations. Drug testing and safety medicals are required.