Stevedore & Flt Operator

Manpower; Hull and East Yorkshire; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Overtime opportunities

CHIPS qualification

Zusammenfassung

Manpower, Inc. is actively recruiting a reliable Multi-Skilled Dock Operative / Stevedore for its busy port operations team in Hull.

The role involves hands-on cargo handling across vessels, quaysides, terminals and storage facilities, with a focus on safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities include guiding crane operators, coordinating dock activities, and ensuring adherence to cargo plans and health and safety rules.

Qualifikationen

• Essential experience in stevedoring/logistics/cargo handling or similar operational environment.
• Physically demanding role requiring manual handling.
• Willingness to undertake CHIPS qualification and any required training.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures and work in a fast-paced setting.

Aufgaben

• Oversee cargo movements from vessel holds ensuring safe handling.
• Direct crane operators via signals and radio to position, load and discharge cargo accurately.
• Coordinate and allocate tasks among dock teams to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Communicate with supervisors, vessel crews and dockside teams to follow cargo plans.
• Follow shipboard procedures and health and safety rules at all times.
• Perform shore-side cargo handling across quays, terminals and yard areas.
• Assist with loading, unloading, transfer, securing and storage of cargo.
• Support movement of cargo between vessels and storage locations.
• Carry out general dockside labouring duties as needed.

Kenntnisse

Manual labour

Teamwork

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

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
• Full training and development opportunities, including CHIPS qualification