Port Rigger & Lash Operative - Flex Shifts

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 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.