Terminal Operative

Brett Group; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Career development

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brett Group operates a cementitious products terminal at Sheerness in Kent and is seeking experienced Terminal Operators to run vessel unloading and loading operations. You will handle ship unloading, load silos, manage tanker loading, and maintain safety and quality across all equipment and processes.

The role involves a 9-hour shift pattern on days and nights with weekend rotation, on-site parking, and opportunities for career development within a growing nationwide materials group.

Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment and resolving operational issues.
• Relevant technical certifications or vocational training in equipment operation and maintenance preferred.
• Prior experience in marine or vessel unloading environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment maintenance is highly desirable.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Unloading import cement ships safely and promptly.
• Operate shovel loaders to load silos or hopper from terminal stores.
• Manage tanker loading and weighbridge duties for products.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all on-site equipment.
• Maintain product quality during loading and loading operations.
• Operate fixed plant, MEWP, and dock-side unloading/loading equipment.
• Control flat stores extraction systems (air and product).
• Assist with onsite maintenance and daily plant checks.
• Keep terminal clean and compliant with H&S directives.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technical certifications

Vocational training

Job description

About The Role

We are currently seeking experienced and skilled Terminal Operators to join our team. As a Terminal Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment at our cementitious products terminal. This includes vessel unloading equipment and control system, tanker loading equipment and control systems, shovel loaders and other mobile plant. You will work closely with your shift supervisors to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the terminal. Dependant on timings of ship imports you will be working on a mixed roster of 9 hour shifts on both days and nights which will also require weekend working on a rotational shift basis when ships are being unloaded.

Main Responsibilities

• Unloading of import cement ships in a safe & timely manner.
• Driving shovel loaders to load the silos or hopper from the terminal’s flat stores.
• Managing tanker loading and loading out of the products from the stores including Weighbridge duties.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all associated onsite equipment.
• Ensure the quality of all loaded products is maintained at all times.
• Operation of the site fixed plant and support systems, shovel loaders, MEWP and dock side unloading and loading equipment.
• Controlling the flat stores extraction systems both air and products.
• Helping with onsite maintenance and daily plant checks.
• Housekeeping duties around the terminal to ensure it is maintained to a high level of cleanliness.
• Adherence to all H&S directives and protocols is essential to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Education and Qualification Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have experience of equipment operation and be able to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Relevant technical certifications or vocational training in equipment operation and maintenance are preferred.
• Prior experience in marine and/or vessel unloading environment is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical equipment maintenance and upkeep is highly desirable.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the Terminal Operator position. Duties and qualifications may be subject to change based on the specific needs of the company.

We'll Offer You

• A competitivesalary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Invicta is a joint venture partnership between Brett Group and Nova Cement UK and has establishied a cementitious products terminal in the UK at Sheerness in Kent. The new company caters to the growing demand of low carbon products in the South East market.

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long-term success of our business.