Terminal Tractor Driver at Katoen Natie Westerschelde

Zeeland; Hoek; Remote; EUR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance €0.23/km

Pension plan via Nationale Nederlanden

Direct contract with Katoen Natie

Chance of permanent position

Overtime payout or time-for-time

Job summary

Katoen Natie, an international logistics company based in Hoek, is hiring a Terminal Tractor Driver. You will transport empty containers, pick up loaded ones, and help prepare containers for vessel transport in a hands-on, safety-conscious team.

Shifts run mornings and afternoons (06:45–14:45 and 14:45–22:45). We require a T-license, Terminal Tractor Certificate, VCA-Basic, and availability of at least 32 hours per week, with a direct contract and opportunities for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Must hold T-license and Terminal Tractor Certificate, plus VCA-Basic certification.
• Available to work at least 32 hours per week in two shifts.
• Shift availability covers mornings and afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Transport empty containers to loading locations and pick up loaded containers.
• Prepare containers for transport by vessel and assist with inspections.
• Help with fitting and preparing containers for transport.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Willing to work in 2 shifts

Reliability and responsibility

Education

T-license (tractor driving license)

Terminal Tractor Certificate

VCA-Basic certificate

Availability of at least 32 hours per week

Job description

Terminal Tractor Driver

Location: Hoek (Katoen Natie Westerschelde / ZCT)
Company: Katoen Natie - International logistics company

Do you enjoy being on the move? Do you like variety and working in a hands-on team? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

What will you do?

• You will transport empty containers to various loading locations, pick up loaded containers, prepare containers for transport by vessel, assist with tank container inspections, help with fitting and preparing containers

What do you bring?

• T‑license (tractor driving license,C/CE is also welcome)
• Terminal Tractor Certificate
• VCA-Basic certificate
• Availability of at least 32 hours per week, willing to work in 2 shifts
• Morning shift: 06:45 - 14:45
• Afternoon shift: 14:45 - 22:45
• Prefer working on weekdays and being free on weekends
• Motivated, flexible, and responsible

What do we offer?

• Work at an international company with career opportunities
• Good salary + shift allowance
• Travel allowance (€0.23/km)
• Vacation days + holiday pay
• Free fruit at workPension plan via Nationale Nederlanden
• Direct contract with Katoen Natie, with the prospect of a permanent position
• Overtime? You choose: payout or time-for-time

Career growth? Absolutely - keep your career moving!

At Katoen Natie, your journey doesn't end with the terminal tractor. If you show motivation, work safely, and are eager to learn, opportunities will open for you. Grow into a Reach Stacker Driver, operate powerful equipment and take on more responsibility in loading and unloading containers. Even more ambition? Become a Crane Operator, you will oversee the yard from above and place containers with precision. It's a specialty—and we'll support you with the right training and guidance.

You set the pace. We provide the opportunities.

Whether you want to advance quickly or grow step by step, you'll have room to develop in a stable, international work environment.