Stevedore & FLT Operator

Manpower UK; Hessle; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

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Overtime opportunities

Weekend work available

Full training including CHIPS

Descripción de la vacante

Manpower UK is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Dock Operative / Stevedore to support cargo handling across vessels and quaysides in Hull. The role involves hands-on cargo movement, crane signaling and adherence to safety procedures.

The job requires physical work, the CHIPS qualification, and flexibility to shifts between early and late hours. Overtime and full training opportunities are available.

Formación

• Experience in stevedoring, port or cargo handling operations.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role with manual tasks.
• Willingness to undertake CHIPS qualification and training.

Responsabilidades

• Direct crane operators using hand signals and radio to position cargo.
• Assist with loading, unloading and securing a wide range of cargo.
• Coordinate cargo handling activities with dock teams to meet plans.
• Follow safety procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain oversight of cargo movements in vessel holds during operations.
• Support movement of cargo between vessels, warehouses and yards.

Conocimientos

Physical labour

Manual handling

Teamwork

CHIPS qualification

Descripción del empleo

Location: Hull

Salary: £13.60 per hour

Hours: Flexible working hours between 6am and 10pm based on scheduling

*Own transport is essential due to location*

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