Machine Operative/Night Shift Worker

Doyle Shipping Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to €18.00 plus shift allowance

21 days annual leave

Public Holiday premiums

Company Pension Scheme with contributions

Death In Service Benefit

Dental Care Scheme

Vision/Eye Care

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Dublin is seeking a Machine Operative to join its stevedoring team. The role involves assisting in cargo handling at Dublin Port, operating various equipment, and performing duties during night shifts. While no initial experience is necessary, candidates must hold a valid driving licence and possess strong English language skills. Benefits include competitive pay, annual leave, and company-sponsored health schemes.

Qualifications

• Must have a Full, clean Category B driving licence valid in Ireland.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work within a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with handling cargo to/from vessels at Dublin Port.
• Moor/unmoor vessels and operate equipment for cargo movement.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Fluency in English

Good literacy skills

Good numerical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Help us provide an unrivalled service to our customers and build on our position as market leader in our industry. Consider joining our stevedoring team in Dublin!

Who We Are

We are the largest independent shipping company in Ireland offering integrated shipping, logistics, and maritime services through our offices in all the major ports in Ireland. With over 130 years operating in the shipping industry, we offer an unrivalled level of experience and expertise to our customers.

The Role

The Machine Operative will join our stevedoring team based in Dublin Port assisting with the handling of cargo to/from vessels and in our terminals using our plant, machinery, and equipment.

On a daily basis, the Machine Operative will moor/unmoor vessels, move cargo for our customers using our plant, machinery, and equipment such as cranes, tugs, reachstackers, forklifts, and bobcats and also work to keep our equipment and work areas clean and orderly.

Requirements

Offer of employment will be conditional on successful completion of training as a Crane Driver. No initial experience is necessary, as full training will be provided.

The hours for this position will be based on a night shift of 19:00 - 07:00 over a seven day period based on the needs of our customers, ship schedules and maintenance schedules.

Who We’re Looking For

• Must have a Full, clean Category B driving licence or an equivalent driving licence from another country which is valid in Ireland
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Good literacy and numerical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Proven ability to work within a team
• Ideally, the successful candidate will have previous warehousing or cargo handling experience but this is not a requirement. Also, HGV or large plant equipment experience, a HGV licence, and or forklift licence would be an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to €18.00 plus shift allowance
• 21 days annual leave
• Premiums paid for any Public Holiday.
• Regular overtime at time and one-half.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to receive:

• Company Pension Scheme (with company contributions)
• Death In Service Benefit
• Dental Care Scheme
• Vision/Eye Care