Port Vehicle Movement Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £13.13 per hour

Temporary vessel-dependent work

Full PPE provided

Potential access to further vesselwork

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting drivers for port vehicle movement to support the arrival of brand-new cars. This temporary, vessel-dependent work is based in a busy port environment with shifts roughly every 10 days.

You will board vessels and drive new vehicles to allocated parking bays, maintaining high cleanliness and following PPE and port procedures. Ability to drive a minibus may be required.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have held their licence for a minimum of one year.
• Have no more than six penalty points.
• Be comfortable potentially driving a minibus carrying up to eight passengers.

Responsibilities

• Board the car vessel safely and follow port and vessel procedures.
• Drive brand-new vehicles from the vessel to designated parking bays.
• Manoeuvre and park vehicles accurately and efficiently.
• Follow instructions from supervisors, banksmen and the vessel operations team.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene when entering and operating vehicles.
• Wear PPE correctly throughout each shift.
• Conduct basic visual checks and report any damage or concerns promptly.
• Handle vehicle keys in line with procedures.
• Potentially drive a minibus between operational areas.

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting 15 to 20 reliable and safety-conscious drivers to support the arrival of large car vessels carrying brand-new vehicles.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a busy port environment, driving brand-new cars from the vessel and parking them safely in designated bays.

Please be aware that this is not consistent, full-time employment. On average, successful candidates can expect approximately two 12-hour shifts every 10 days. Work is dependent on vessel arrivals, and shift dates, times and availability may change at short notice.

The first vessel is currently expected to arrive on 10th August 2026; however, vessel schedules are subject to change.

The Role

As a Port Vehicle Movement Driver, you will board the vessel and carefully drive brand-new vehicles to allocated parking areas within the port.

As all vehicles are new, the highest standards of care, cleanliness and professionalism must be maintained. Full PPE must be worn, and all procedures must be followed to protect both employees and the vehicles.

Your duties will include:

• Boarding the car vessel safely and following all port and vessel procedures
• Driving brand-new vehicles from the vessel to designated parking bays
• Manoeuvring and parking vehicles carefully, accurately and efficiently
• Following instructions from supervisors, banksmen and the vessel operations team
• Maintaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene when entering and operating vehicles
• Wearing all required PPE correctly throughout each shift
• Conducting basic visual checks and reporting any damage or concerns immediately
• Handling vehicle keys in line with agreed procedures
• Potentially driving a minibus carrying up to eight passengers between operational areas
• Supporting the safe and efficient unloading of each vessel
• Following all health and safety, traffic-management and port-security requirements

Driving Licence Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have held their licence for a minimum of one year
• Have no more than six penalty points
• Be comfortable potentially driving a minibus carrying up to eight passengers

The Person

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are dependable and flexible
• Are comfortable with temporary, intermittent work rather than guaranteed full-time hours
• Have a careful and responsible approach to driving
• Can follow detailed instructions and strict procedures
• Take pride in maintaining excellent cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Are comfortable working aboard a vessel and within a busy port environment
• Can complete 12-hour shifts
• Can work safely and efficiently as part of a large operational team
• Understand that working dates may change in line with vessel schedules

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful candidates must:

• Complete and pass a drug and alcohol test before starting
• Provide their full UK driving licence for verification
• Attend the required site induction
• Meet all port-security and right-to-work requirements
• Wear the full PPE provided while undertaking their duties

What Is in It for You?

• £13.13 per hour
• Approximately two 12-hour shifts every 10 days
• A unique opportunity to work aboard a car vessel
• Full PPE provided
• Potential access to further vessel work, subject to operational requirements and performance

Please note that hours are not guaranteed. This is temporary, vessel-dependent work and is not a consistent full-time position. Dates, shift times and the volume of work available may change according to vessel schedules and operational requirements.