Port Crane Operator: Load/Unload Containers & Growth

Zeeland; Hoek; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Paid holidays + holiday allowance

Pension scheme via Nationale Nederland

Direct contract with Katoen Natie

Overtime paid or time-for-time

Free fruit at work

Job summary

Katoen Natie Westerschelde BV in Hoek (ZCT) seeks a Crane Operator to load and unload containers from vessels using the Mantsinen 300 crane, with future STS crane and reachstacker duties. The role is based at the Hoek terminal in a dynamic, international port environment.

You will work in two shifts (06:45–14:45 and 14:45–22:45), focusing on safety and efficiency, and may take on reachstacker tasks when scheduled. Growth opportunities and a direct contract with Katoen Natie are available.

Qualifications

• Experience or certification in operating port cranes (or willingness to obtain it).
• VCA Basic Safety Certificate is required.
• Flexible to work two shifts: morning and afternoon.

Responsibilities

• Operate the crane at the terminal in Hoek to load/unload containers from ships.
• Collaborate with the team to keep operations smooth and safe.
• May perform reachstacker duties depending on schedule.

Skills

Port crane operation

Crane operation certification

Reachstacker operation

Education

VCA Basic Safety Certificate

Job description

Katoen Natie Westerschelde BV in Hoek (ZCT) seeks a Crane Operator to load and unload containers from vessels using the Mantsinen 300 crane, with future STS crane and reachstacker duties. The role is based at the Hoek terminal in a dynamic, international port environment.

You will work in two shifts (06:45–14:45 and 14:45–22:45), focusing on safety and efficiency, and may take on reachstacker tasks when scheduled. Growth opportunities and a direct contract with Katoen Natie are available.