Port Operative/Rigger

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Welfare App

Well-being App

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Stafforce Ports in Tilbury is seeking Rigger/Lasher Port Operatives to assist with loading and unloading containers on vessels. You will join a safety‑critical team, chaining and unchaining containers to secure them in transit and act as banksman guiding tug drivers.

Full training is provided. A UK driving licence is preferred but not essential; port tests for drugs and alcohol are required. Shifts include 35–40 hours weekly, with attendance bonuses and wellbeing app support.

Qualifications

• Port experience is beneficial, full training provided.
• Able to pass port-specific tests such as drug and alcohol testing.
• Having a full UK Driving Licence and your own transport is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work in an industrial high focused safety critical work area, and perform physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy whilst onboard ship.

Responsibilities

• Working on vessels/ships supporting the loading and unloading of containers.
• Chaining and unchaining containers to the ship to secure in transit as part of a team.
• Acting as banksman, directing tug drivers and ensuring safety positioning of the team.
• Inspecting tools and equipment and reporting damages.
• Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Port experience

Drug and alcohol tests

Driving licence

Safety conscious

Physical fitness

Job description

Stafforce Ports are recruiting for Rigger/Lasher Port Operatives to work for our prestigious client based at Tilbury Docks.

Responsibilities:

• - working on vessels/ships supporting the loading and unloading of containers
• - you will be responsible for working in a team environment chaining and unchaining containers to the ship to secure in transit
• - working as a banksman, responsible for the direction of tug drivers on ship and safety positioning of the team
• - Inspect tools and equipment and report any damages
• - Adhere to safety protocols + processes and maintain a clean and organised work environment

Skills:

• - previous port experience a benefit but not essential as full training will be given
• - Able to pass port specific tests such as drug and alcohol testing
• - Having a full UK Driving Licence and your own transport is preferred but not essential.
• - Ability to work in an industrial high focused safety critical work area, and perform physical tasks.
• - Strong attention to detail and accuracy whilst onboard ship.

Pay: £13.30 - £20.40 per hour plus potential £1.50 per hour Attendance Bonus

Schedule:

• Split shift operation
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• 7 Day a week operation
• Expected hours 35 to 40 per week.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Welfare Support via or App
• Well-being Support via our App

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).

REF: PO1

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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