Stevedoring Operative (Shunter Driver)

Ro-Ro Services Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Dental Care Scheme

Sick Pay Scheme

Vision/Eye Care

Job summary

Ro-Ro Services Ltd in Dublin Port invites applications for a Stevedoring Operative (Shunter Driver). Full-time role, entry level, DOE.

You will assist with handling cargo to/from vessels using cranes, shunters, reachstackers, forklifts and bobcats, and you may work varied hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates have English fluency, a clean Category B driving licence, and basic literacy/numeracy; warehousing or cargo handling experience is welcome but not

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Full, clean Category B driving licence or equivalent valid in Ireland.
• Good literacy and numerical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Proven ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Moor/unmoor vessels and move cargo using our plant and equipment.
• Handle cargo to/from vessels and in terminals with cranes, shunters, reachstackers, forklifts and bobcats.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly state.
• Work across varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Fluency in English

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Literacy

Numeracy

Tools

HGV licence

Forklift licence

Plant equipment experience

Job description

Dublin Port, Ireland

Full Time

Entry Level

DOE

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 Stevedoring Operative will join our stevedoring team as a Shunter Driver 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 Stevedoring Operative will moor/unmoor vessels, move cargo for our customers using our plant, machinery and equipment such as cranes, shunters (Tugs), reachstackers, forklifts and bobcats and also work to keep our equipment and work areas clean and orderly.

We endeavour to operate twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week based on the needs of our customers, ship schedules and maintenance schedules; therefore, the Stevedoring Operative’s working hours will vary from week to week and will include early morning, late evenings and weekends.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Full, clean Category B driving licence or an equivalent driving license 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 are not a requirement. Also, HGV or large plant equipment experience, a HGV licence and or forklift licence is preferable.

Compensation & Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Rate of pay: €16.00PH

The Successful Candidate Will Also Be Eligible To Receive

• Company Pension Scheme (with company contributions)


• Death In Service Benefit


• Dental Care Scheme


• Sick Pay Scheme


• Vision/Eye Care