Stevedore & FLT Operator

Manpower (United Kingdom); Grimsby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Weekend work available

CHIPS qualification training

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting for a reliable Multi-Skilled Dock Operative / Stevedore in Grimsby. The role involves hands-on cargo handling across vessels, quaysides, terminals, and storage facilities to support safe and efficient vessel turnarounds.

The position requires experience in port or cargo handling environments, strong teamwork, and commitment to health and safety. CHIPS qualification training is provided as part of full training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in port, stevedoring, or cargo handling environments is desirable.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to undertake CHIPS qualification and additional training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cargo handling across vessels, quaysides, terminals, and storage facilities.
• Direct crane operators using hand signals and radio communications.
• Coordinate and support dockside labouring duties to ensure safe, timely cargo movement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Education

CHIPS qualification

Job description

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