Wharf Operative: Ship-to-Shore Materials Hub

FM Conway Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Healthcare

Car allowance

Training opportunities

Discounts via Rewarding Great People

Health & well-being benefits

Mental health support

Job summary

FM Conway Ltd at the Erith Asphalt Plant is seeking a Wharf Operative to join a days and nights shift. The role focuses on the receiving, storing and distribution of raw materials for asphalt production, working within a small, experienced team.

You will unload vessels, manage ship-to-shore discharge, and maintain equipment, while adhering to safety and housekeeping standards across the dockside operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy plant machinery and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of dockside operations, crane use and working at height.
• Valid dock crane and skidsteer tickets are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Unload marine vessels using our material re-handler crane and skidsteer mobile plant.
• Operate ship-to-shore discharge system to ensure material goes into the correct bays.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping on site.
• Board vessels on arrival to act as FM Conway’s shipping agency when requested.
• Work from height and around water to access vessels safely.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance to the site and ship-to-shore system.

Skills

Heavy plant machinery

Hydraulic systems

Dockside operations

Crane operation

Working at height

Conveyor systems

Skidsteer ticket

Dock crane ticket

Job description

FM Conway Ltd at the Erith Asphalt Plant is seeking a Wharf Operative to join a days and nights shift. The role focuses on the receiving, storing and distribution of raw materials for asphalt production, working within a small, experienced team.

You will unload vessels, manage ship-to-shore discharge, and maintain equipment, while adhering to safety and housekeeping standards across the dockside operations.