Reach Stacker and Tug Operative – Nights

PD Ports; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

PD Ports is seeking a full-time Reach Stacker and Tug Operative for night shifts in Felixstowe. The role involves driving vehicles, managing yard operations, and ensuring adherence to health and safety policies. The ideal candidate will have relevant licenses and strong communication skills, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience driving Reach Stackers and Tug vehicles.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the reach stacker and tug on the night shift.
• Control yard operations and manage container stacks.
• Move trailers across the site according to warehouse needs.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Reach Stacker and Tug Licence

Job description

Reach Stacker and Tug Operative – Nights

Location: Felixstowe

Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 30th May 2025

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a full-time night shift Reach Stacker and Yard Tug driver within our Felixstowe
operation, reporting to the Transport Manager.

Location: Parker Avenue, Felixstowe

Working Arrangements: 4.30pm – 01.30am

The five main things our Reach Stacker & Tug Driver will be working on are:
• Drive the reach stacker and tug on the night shift and unload shunters coming from the port
• Control yard operation and manage container stacks in the yard in terms of clients and the weather
• Move trailers across the site in line with warehouse requirements
• Set up and exchange on the bays with laden containers for devanning

We are seeking someone who:
• Has their Reach stacker and Tug Licence and experience of both vehicles
• Is able to work on their own initiative and also in a team
• Is able to adhere to our health and safety policy
• Has good communication skills

Benefits:
We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to [e-mail] and use job reference RSNNW25.