Loading Shovel Driver

Doyle Shipping Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death-in-Service Benefit

On-site parking

Vision/Eye Care

Job summary

Doyle Shipping Group is looking for a Loading Shovel Operator to join our team in Dublin. The successful candidate will ensure the safe and efficient operation of loading shovels, maintain all equipment, and prepare cargo for deliveries.

Your role will involve loading and unloading bulk cargo, maintaining operational areas, and keeping accurate records. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including on-site parking and a death-in-service benefit.

Qualifications

• Must possess a full, clean Category B driving licence valid in Ireland.
• Fluent in English for effective communication.
• Proven experience operating large loading shovels.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovels to load and unload bulk cargo.
• Prepare and clean stores between shipments.
• Maintain cleanliness of stores and conduct routine checks.

Skills

Full, clean Category B driving licence

Fluent in English

Experience operating large loading shovels

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of animal feeds

Job description

Job Title

Loading Shovel Operator

Location

Dublin Port

Department

Operations / Bulk Stores

Join Our Stevedoring Team in Dublin

Help us continue delivering an exceptional service to our customers and strengthen our position as a market leader in the industry.

Who We Are

Doyle Shipping Group is Ireland’s largest independent shipping company, providing integrated shipping, logistics, and maritime services through our offices in all major Irish ports. With over 130 years of experience in the industry, we bring an unrivaled level of expertise and reliability to our clients across the country.

Summary of Position

The Loading Shovel Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Company’s loading shovels and other mobile plant equipment. The role includes loading cargo into the Company’s stores, preparing orders for customer deliveries, and maintaining all equipment and operational areas. The operator will also maintain accurate records and carry out additional bulk store-related tasks as required.

Responsibilities / Principal Duties

• Operate the Company’s loading shovels and other mobile plant to load and unload bulk cargo to and from Company stores.
• Prepare and clean stores between shipments and perform other operational tasks as required.
• Clean, maintain, and conduct routine checks on all loading shovels and mobile plant equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of stores, yards, and ancillary areas.
• Keep accurate records and carry out duties related to quality control, feed hygiene, health and safety, and other compliance programmes, including product temperature checks.
• Operate the Company’s weighbridge software as required, supporting weighbridge operators.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by management and support shipside operations where applicable.

Qualifications and Skills

• Full, clean Category B driving licence, or an equivalent licence valid in Ireland.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven experience operating large loading shovels and related machinery, including loading trailers with high-tip buckets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of animal feeds, correct handling methods, storage quality preservation, and identification of potential quality issues.

Hours of Work

The normal hours of work are eight hours per day, worked on a rotating two-shift cycle as follows:

• 07:00 to 15:00
• 13:00 to 21:00

Employees will be required to work either shift in accordance with the roster issued by management. In addition, employees may be required to work overtime, including weekends, to meet operational requirements.

Pay & Benefits

• Death-in-Service Benefit
• On-site parking
• Vision/Eye Care

Rate of Pay: DOE