Stevedore & FLT Operator

Manpower UK; East Lindsey; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Overtime opportunities

Weekend work available

Full training and development, CHIPS

Descripción de la vacante

Manpower UK in Grimsby is recruiting for a reliable Multi-Skilled Dock Operative / Stevedore to join busy port operations. The role covers cargo handling across vessels, quaysides, terminals and storage facilities, with emphasis on safe and efficient vessel turnaround.

You will direct crane operators, coordinate cargo movements and liaise with dockside teams to ensure plans and safety procedures are followed. CHIPS qualification and flexi-hours between 6:00am and 10:00pm are required.

Formación

• Previous experience in stevedoring, port, logistics, cargo handling, warehouse, or similar operational environment considered essential.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding role involving manual handling and general labouring duties.
• Willingness to undertake and complete CHIPS qualification and any required training.
• Ability to work safely in fast-paced operational environments and follow health and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Work within vessel holds during cargo loading and discharge operations, maintaining constant visual oversight of cargo movements to ensure safe handling.
• Direct crane operators using hand signals and radio communications, ensuring accurate loading and unloading of cargo.
• Coordinate cargo handling activities, allocate work where required and ensure tasks are completed safely.
• Liaise with supervisors, operators, vessel crews, and dockside teams to follow cargo plans and vessel requirements.
• Follow operational plans, shipboard procedures, and safety protocols to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Perform shore-side cargo handling across quaysides, terminals, storage facilities, and yard areas.
• Assist with loading, unloading, transfer, securing, positioning, and storage of a wide range of cargo types.
• Support cargo movement between vessels, warehouses, storage locations, and onward transport.
• Undertake general dockside labouring duties as required to support operational demands.

Conocimientos

Manual handling

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

CHIPS qualification

Descripción del empleo

Location: Grimsby Docks
Salary: £13.13 per hour
Hours: Flexible working hours between 6am and 10pm based on scheduling

Manpower are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Multi-Skilled Dock Operative / Stevedore to join their busy port operations team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting cargo handling operations across vessels, quaysides, terminals, and storage facilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of cargo while contributing to the smooth turnaround of vessels.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within vessel holds during cargo loading and discharge operations, maintaining constant visual oversight of cargo movements to ensure safe and efficient handling.
• Direct crane operators using agreed hand signals and radio communications, ensuring the accurate positioning, loading, and discharge of cargo.
• Support and coordinate cargo handling activities, allocating work where required and ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with supervisors, operators, vessel crews, and dockside teams to ensure operations are carried out in accordance with cargo plans and vessel requirements.
• Follow operational plans, shipboard procedures, and safe access protocols, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Perform shore-side cargo handling operations across quaysides, terminals, storage facilities, and yard areas.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, transfer, securing, positioning, and storage of a wide range of cargo types.
• Support the movement of cargo between vessels, warehouses, storage locations, and onward transport.
• Undertake general dockside labouring duties as required to support operational demands.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within a stevedoring, port, logistics, cargo handling, warehouse, or similar operational environment is essential.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role involving manual handling and general labouring duties.
• Willingness to undertake and successfully complete the CHIPS qualification and any additional training required.
• Ability to work safely in fast-paced operational environments and follow strict health and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts between 6:00am and 10:00pm.
• Reliable, hardworking, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

What's On Offer?

• Overtime opportunities
• Weekend work available
• Full training and development opportunities, including CHIPS qualification