P32 Cargo Handler

Lyttelton Port Company; Lyttelton; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Health insurance via Southern Cross

TELUS Health access

Gym membership discounts

10 sick days from day one

Parental leave policy

Job summary

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is hiring a permanent, part-time P32 to join the Cargo Handling Team. You’ll support Container Terminal Operations and help keep staffing steady in a variable shipping environment, with progression opportunities as you develop your skills.

The role is 4 x 8-hour shifts per week in a 24/7 operation, with night shift allowances and a range of employee benefits including health cover, annual leave, sick leave, parental leave and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current, clean Class 1 Driver licence.
• Class 2 Driver licence is preferred but not essential.
• Be physically fit and able to perform heavy lifting.
• Reliable, flexible and a team player focused on safety.

Responsibilities

• Lash containers on vessels.
• Drive straddle carriers.
• Learn additional skills as demand allows.

Job description

Are you a looking for a permanent, part-time position in an exciting and fast-growing industry? Would you like to join a company that will provide training and development opportunities? If you are looking for a change, this position at LPC could be just what you're after.

When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes

About the role

This is an opportunity to join our Cargo Handling Team as a P32. Our P32's support our Container Terminal Operations team, ensuring we maintain full staffing in an environment where shipping volumes can fluctuate. If you are interested in a long-term career at LPC, this is a great starting point as there are opportunities for progression.

As a P32 you are a permanent employee at LPC and are guaranteed a minimum of four (8 hour) shifts per week. We are a 24/7 operation, working in all weather conditions, across 3 rotating shifts. The roster is a 4 week rotating roster with set days off per week. Our facilities are outstanding, with a large employee café area, lockers, drying room, TV lounge and cooking facilities.

You are well-rewarded for your work. The rate of pay is $42.49 per hour. Additionally, there are night shift allowances, plus superannuation and a weekly medical insurance subsidy. There are additional benefits as you continue to train and develop your specific Cargo Handling skills.

Prior experience in the shipping, maritime or logistics industry is advantageous but not essential.

Specific duties include:

• Lashing Containers on Vessels
• Driving our Straddle Carriers

With opportunities to learn additional skills as demand allows.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be reliable, flexible, and able to work hours over a 24/7 working week
• Have a current, clean, Class 1 Driver licence
• A current Class 2 Driver licence is preferred but not essential
• Be physically fit and able to carry out repetitive heavy lifting tasks
• Be capable and comfortable working at heights and above or around water
• Be a team player who is committed to safety and taking care of their workmates
• Be an effective and clear communicator and be able to take instruction both in person and over radio communications.

The recruitment process may include the following steps:

• Written, Numeracy and Communication Assessment
• On Site Practical Assessment

Benefits of joining the LPC team

• Time – We offer five weeks of annual leave, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and spend with the people and activities you love.
• Wellbeing – Your health matters. We provide access to TELUS Health for you and your household, offering confidential support and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. We also offer health insurance through Southern Cross for you as an employee.You’llalso receive gym membership discounts atChristchurch City Council facilitiesand 10 sick days from day one.
• Family – Our leading parental leave policy supports both primary and secondary caregivers. Primary caregivers receive 26additionalweeks at the same rate as IRD, secondary carers receive four weeks of paid leave,andwe protect your superannuation contributions- along with other great benefits.
• Fun – Join our social club or get involved in exciting activities organised by TeWhakaroopu(our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Committee).
• Learning – We invest in your growth! ExploreLearningHub,ourlearningmanagementsystem, take advantage of professional development opportunities and benefit from on the job learning andcoachingto develop your skills and progress your career.

About LPC

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is the South Island's largest international trade gateway, focused onfacilitatingthe growth of trade for Christchurch, Canterbury, and the wider South Island. Our services are critical to the success of a diverse range of exporters and importers and supporting thousands of jobs in the region.Sustainability and the safety of our people are at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join LPC.

Pre-employment Requirements

LPC require all successful candidates to pass a Pre-employment assessment which includes a Health Assessment, a Drug and Alcohol Test, Pre-Employment Ministry of Justice Check, a TOROcheckand a Pre-employment ACC Check.

Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is a requirement